Clinical Research Technologist - Lab Operations (1-Year Contract) in Penarth

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure routine inspection, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment in accordance with quality control and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality control checks, verify laboratory results, and resolve discrepancies in test outputs.
• Maintain accurate documentation for equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and validation records.
• Manage inventory of laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents, and supplies to support ongoing study and operational needs.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of laboratory chemicals and reagents.
• Support planning of study-specific laboratory equipment requirements.
• Work closely with internal lab systems and operations teams to ensure equipment and systems remain validated and compliant prior to use in studies.
• Liaise with external vendors for equipment servicing, maintenance, and supply management.
• Collaborate with clinical research teams and external partners (e.g. contract laboratories) to ensure smooth execution of study activities.
• Support training of new clinical research technologists and assist in developing training materials and SOPs.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork within the laboratory operations team.

What we’re looking for

• Diploma in Sciences
• Experience in clinical research laboratory operations, biomedical science, or medical laboratory technology
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and quality control processes
• Understanding of regulatory requirements such as ICH-GCPand laboratory quality standards
• Experience in clinical trial or regulated laboratory environments preferred
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders including internal teams and external vendors
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment