At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate laboratory operations and support the development of life-changing medicines.
- Company: Join Almac Sciences, a global leader in innovative healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and healthcare reimbursement.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient safety and clinical research.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, plus relevant lab experience.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week, Monday – Friday. Flexible working schedule.
Business Unit: Almac Sciences
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, and 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.
Closing Date: We will no longer be accepting applications after Sunday 30th August 2026 at 17:00.
Analytical Laboratory Coordinator in Craigavon employer: Almac Group
Almac Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Craigavon where innovation meets regulatory excellence. Employees benefit from comprehensive learning and career development opportunities within a collaborative team, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the eClinical solutions sector.
