QC Laboratory Technician

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross - QC Laboratory Technician

Huddersfield | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to start or grow your career in a regulated laboratory environment? Join us as a QC Laboratory Technician and play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our pharmaceutical products through hands-on laboratory support and testing.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment aligned with GMP and safety standards.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and samples according to SOPs, supporting routine testing and analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and dissolution testers.
• Accurately record and report test results in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems (e.g., LIMS).
• Support analysts with sample preparation, equipment calibrations, troubleshooting, and documentation filing.
• Monitor lab consumable inventory, manage stock levels, and assist in receiving and labeling samples and materials.
• Participate in investigations, audits, CAPAs, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Adhere strictly to health, safety, and environmental procedures, including safe waste disposal and PPE use
  
  

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum A Levels or BTEC in a science-related subject.
• Familiarity with GMP guidelines and good laboratory safety practices.
• Basic understanding of analytical techniques and common lab instrumentation.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Dependable and consistent in performing routine tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to follow procedures and work effectively under supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to support a team-based environment.
• A proactive, safety-conscious mindset with a willingness to learn and grow technically.
  
  

How We Care For You:

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🥗 On-site subsidised canteen.

🏥 Health benefits provided through our Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.

💉 Free winter flu jab.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.