Analytical Laboratory Coordinator

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working schedule.

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11803

The Opportunity

Join Almac Sciences as an Analytical Laboratory Coordinator and play a key role in supporting the development of life-changing medicines. We're recruiting at either Coordinator or Senior level, depending on your experience. Please review the attached Job Descriptions to establish the duties and criteria at each level.

Working in a fast-paced and collaborative analytical laboratory environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the laboratory. Acting as a central point of coordination, you will work closely with laboratory teams to maintain a safe, efficient and compliant working environment that supports the successful delivery of client projects.

In this varied role, you will oversee activities such as:

• Equipment qualification and lifecycle management
• Laboratory compliance programmes
• 5S initiatives
• Maintenance planning
• Laboratory improvement projects

You will help ensure facilities, equipment, documentation and processes meet GMP and regulatory requirements while driving operational excellence across the laboratory. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, problem solving and working with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on laboratory performance, supporting scientists and technical teams by ensuring the infrastructure, systems and processes they rely on operate effectively and efficiently.

Essential Candidate Criteria

• GCSE grades A-C, in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent)
• Degree level qualification in an Analytical/Chemistry related discipline or equivalent experience
• Previous relevant laboratory experience in a GMP/GLP environment
• Working knowledge of multiple laboratory techniques and ability to troubleshoot

* Higher Level Qualification in relevant discipline, including significant industry experience, may be considered in lieu of Degree Qualification.

Why Almac?

At Almac, you'll be part of a global organisation where collaboration, innovation and quality are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement, professional development and the opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to patients worldwide.

If you are a driven project management professional with a passion for genomics and client delivery, we would love to hear from you.

Reward

A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are available, including generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and the opportunity to work in a role that directly supports patient safety and the advancement of clinical research.

Apply Now

Apply online by uploading your CV (PDF format preferred). Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined above.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after Sunday 30th August 2026 at 17:00.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Skills:

• Laboratory Techniques
• GMP Experience
• Analytical Techniques
• HPLC Analysis
• Analytical Chemistry

Benefits:

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth Opportunities for Advancement
• Work/Life Balance
• Rewards for Years Of Service
• Group Healthcare Scheme