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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Laboratory Technician

Salary Range
£21,255 - £21,255
£1,771 - £1,771 / mo

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Location Base
Manchester, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Laboratory Technician – An exciting role in cutting edge clinical research, working with some of the most distinguished domestic and global pharmaceutical companies.

We’re offering……

A stimulating and rewarding career pathway for anyone looking to work alongside our clinical trials laboratory team and other clinical staff to assist in all aspects of conducting early phase clinical trials.

The role…..

The role involves processing of samples taken from clinical trial participants, logging of samples and their subsequent processing, storage/shipping, carrying out pregnancy testing, drugs of abuse testing, assisting with general organisation of the lab and preparation of supplies for study visits.

A good all-round education is required as well as an interest in laboratory work, Previous experience desirable but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate.

Ability to communicate effectively with the team is essential as well as having good organisational skills. You should have excellent attention to detail and be able to use your own initiative.

You must be able to work in accordance with a varied shift pattern including early shifts, late shifts and weekend work.

MEU will offer you….

· Starting salary of £21,255 pa

· 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service

· Company pension scheme

· Generous annual bonus and healthcare plan after qualifying period

· Free secure on-site parking

· Healthcare plan

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £21,255.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Research & Development

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Technician roles across Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Research & Development.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,255 - £21,255 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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Hiring Organization
Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU)

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