Full job descriptionScientific Equipment Technician
Location: Our Equipment Technician team operates over two sites – Oak Tree House (BB18) and Coleby House (BD23)
Salary: £27,297 – £30,500 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Annual Bonus: £1,200 based on company and personal performance, Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays (option to purchase additional week), Broughton Day: Option for a fixed day off every 2–3 weeks via salary sacrifice, Pension: Auto-enrolment, Life Insurance: 2x death in service and Healthcare: Cash plan
Some people see a laboratory instrument and think, "that’s complicated." You look at it and wonder how it works.
Broughton’s mission is to improve public health and well-being.
As a global contract research organisation, we partner with future-focused organisations and category innovators to bring products to market across the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Lifestyle sectors.
Our integrated solutions are delivered by world-leading scientists and regulatory consultants through our contract laboratories.
At Broughton, you’ll be part of a team that values scientific excellence and innovation. We work on projects that make a real difference to public health, supporting clients in bringing safe, effective products to market.
We’re looking for a Scientific Equipment Technician to help keep the technology behind our laboratories running smoothly.
From preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to equipment qualification and improvement projects, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the scientists who rely on our equipment every day.
If you enjoy solving technical problems, learning how complex systems operate, and taking pride in keeping things working exactly as they should, we’d like to hear from you.
While this opportunity is aimed at those developing their technical careers, we welcome applications from more experienced professionals who are excited by the work we do at Broughton.
For the right individual, we would be happy to explore the scope and level of the role in line with experience and expertise.
What You’ll Be Doing
No two days are exactly the same, but you’ll spend your time:
*Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across a wide range of laboratory equipment
*Investigating faults and helping resolve technical issues quickly and effectively
*Acting as the first point of contact when equipment users need support
*Working with laboratory teams to minimise disruption and prioritise critical equipment
*Supporting equipment qualification activities, including IQ, OQ and PQ
*Assisting with troubleshooting investigations, risk assessments and root cause analysis
*Monitoring equipment and facilities to ensure they remain compliant and operational
*Managing spare parts and consumable stock levels
*Producing clear, accurate documentation that supports GMP and UKAS requirements
*Contributing ideas that improve processes, efficiency and reliability
This role supports activities across both our Oak Tree House and Coleby House sites, so flexibility is important.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll likely have either:
*A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
OR
*At least two years of experience working within a laboratory environment supporting similar equipment.
We’ll also be looking for:
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Practical maintenance, repair or technical fault-finding experience
*Good IT skills and a general understanding of hardware, software and networks
*Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
*A proactive approach and willingness to learn
*A full UK driving licence
*Bonus Points If You Have Experience With
*Chromatography systems
*Mass spectrometry instrumentation
*Chromatography Data Systems (CDS)
*Equipment validation and qualification
*GMP, UKAS or ISO 17025 regulated environments
Why Join Us
This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their technical career who enjoys taking things apart, figuring things out, and putting them back together better than before.
You’ll work alongside experienced technicians and scientists, gain exposure to advanced laboratory technologies, and develop skills that are highly sought after across the scientific and pharmaceutical sectors.
If you’re naturally curious, technically minded and enjoy being the person people turn to when something needs fixing, you’ll fit right in.
Join us and help support the people who are shaping the future of health and well-being through science.
If you are interested in this role, please do submit a copy of your CV by clicking on "APPLY" today!
Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship now, or in the future. You must be able to demonstrate your Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. Without this, your application will be rejected.
No agencies please.