ARC Regulatory combines specialist IVD/CDx clinical research expertise with laboratory services and software solutions to support Sponsors across the clinical trial lifecycle and accelerate global precision medicine studies.
Through its Dx CRO and Sponsor Delegation services, ARC supports the planning, delivery and oversight of global CDx clinical trials, acting as an extension of the Sponsor team and providing clear ownership and accountability across delegated activities.
ARC Laboratories, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, provides in-house assay and clinical trial sample testing capabilities across IHC, qPCR, ELISA and NGS-based testing. The laboratory is UKAS ISO 15189 and CAP accredited, providing high-quality biomarker testing for precision medicine clinical trials.
ARC’s Health Institution status, under the IVDR Article 5(5), provides a practical route for early-phase clinical trial sample testing in the EU and UK, helping reduce regulatory burden and enable faster sample testing for eligible studies.
ARC also combines its regulatory expertise with technology through ARC360® powered by AURA AI. ARC360® is a regulatory intelligence and submission collaboration platform scoped specifically for CDx clinical trials, bringing national regulatory requirements, submission workflows, document generation and project reporting into one place. AURA AI capabilities combine the speed of AI with human expertise to support structured, traceable and auditable regulatory outputs.
By connecting clinical research, laboratory and technology expertise, ARC helps Sponsors reduce complexity, manage risk and maintain control across their global precision medicine clinical trials.
Job Purpose
To be an integral member of ARC’s laboratory team, providing operational support across IVD and Companion Diagnostic (CDx) programmes.
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the IVD Technician will perform routine laboratory activities, prepare materials, maintain equipment and manage consumables and laboratory records. Working closely with Laboratory Scientists and project teams, the postholder will help maintain an organised, safe and audit-ready laboratory environment, supporting the successful delivery of internal and client projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory activities and provide day-to-day support for IVD and Companion Diagnostic laboratory programmes.
- Prepare reagents, buffers, controls and samples in accordance with approved protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory procedures.
- Conduct routine equipment checks and support calibration, verification and maintenance activities to ensure equipment remains operational and compliant.
- Monitor laboratory stock levels, support ordering and maintain appropriate storage, labelling and expiry management of laboratory materials.
- Maintain accurate and traceable laboratory documentation, including equipment logs, calibration records, reagent preparation records and laboratory notebooks.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of COSHH assessments, risk assessments and health and safety documentation.
- Work in accordance with laboratory quality systems, SOPs and applicable standards.
- Assist with internal audits, external inspections and quality reviews by providing accurate records and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with scientists, quality personnel and operational teams to support laboratory activities and project delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience
We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented IVD Technician with practical laboratory experience and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and compliance.
- A BSc in Biological Sciences or another relevant scientific discipline, or currently studying towards this qualification.
- A minimum of one year’s experience within a clinical, diagnostic or IVD laboratory environment.
- Experience using basic laboratory equipment, including pipettes, balances and centrifuges.
- An understanding of good laboratory practices and laboratory documentation requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate, complete and traceable records.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and support multiple laboratory activities.
- The ability to work collaboratively with scientists, quality personnel and other colleagues.
- A proactive approach to maintaining a safe, organised and compliant laboratory environment.
Desirable Skills
- Additional laboratory-based training or certifications.
- Familiarity with ISO 15189, IVDR, CAP, CLIA or GCLP requirements.
- Experience supporting regulated laboratory environments.
Why Join ARC Regulatory?
At ARC, laboratory services sit alongside specialist clinical, regulatory and technology expertise. Your work will help ensure our scientists and project teams have the materials, equipment and support needed to deliver global precision medicine clinical trials.
We offer:
- A competitive salary.
- 32 days of annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 35 days.
- Employer pension contributions.
- An employee benefits programme, including private medical cover after probation.
- A Belfast location within a growing organisation supporting precision medicine research.
“We are an equal opportunity employer; applications are welcome from all and appointment will be made on the basis of merit.”
