Cambrex
Laboratory Technician

UK--Edinburgh

Job ID: 2026-4915
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Screening
Cambrex - Edinburgh

Overview

Cambrex is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) with a focus on small molecules. Cambrex Edinburgh is mainly engaged in the development and testing of materials for pharmaceutical use, submitted by a wide range of clients with products at various stages of drug development. The company is ISO9001 accredited with its core services being solid form screening, crystallisation development and analytical development for a global client base.

As a laboratory technician based in Edinburgh, you will form an important part of our technical team and will provide vital support to the technical team maintaining the highest standards in: equipment maintenance and calibration; lab organization, sample delivery and analysis; and working within a quality framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly and ad-hoc calibration of laboratory equipment in line with schedules
• Conduct routine maintenance of non-specialist laboratory equipment
• Manage receipt, control, storage and disposal of laboratory materials and client samples
• Transport of samples to external analysis vendor (local area)

Qualifications / Skills


Qualifications

• Minimum HND or degree qualification in a relevant scientific field (general chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering) or previously operated in a similar role (essential).