Job Description Summary

As the Laboratory Technician, you will perform all lab duties required to support production on site in Plymouth.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Main responsibilities will include:

• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to COSHH, PPE requirements, manual handling regulations, and good laboratory practices.

• Laboratory Maintenance: Prepare and sterilize microbiological growth media, maintain the microbiology lab and sterility suite, wash and prepare glassware, discard waste, and conduct sanitization.

• Environmental Monitoring and Audits: Conduct routine environmental monitoring, perform GMP checklist audits, H&S and 5S audits, and dose mapping tasks.

• Testing and Documentation: Carry out pre-sterilization contamination measurements, quality control growth promotion tests, B/F and BET testing, dose establishment testing, and document all test results.

• Protocol and Procedure Management: Prepare protocols, perform equipment/technique validations, write final reports, amend procedures, and update SAP documents.

• Support and Communication: Assist Senior Lab Technician with service, calibration, contract maintenance, stock management, product sampling, irradiation, and communicate relevant information for smooth lab operations.

About you:

• Achieved a BTech or equivalent in relevant science subjects with experience in a laboratory which follows good laboratory practice standards (GLP) and COSHH.

• Excellent communication skills, working with cross functional teams.

• Demonstrated analytical and structured approach to problem solving.

• Experience with GMP practice.

• Experience working in a scientific laboratory.

• Experience within a manufacturing site/setting.

• Strong PC skills, including full Microsoft suite.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

To learn more about BD visit: https://bd.com/careers

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Primary Work Location

GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

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GB-PLY Office Staff 0830-1630 (United Kingdom)