An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Specialist to join a growing quality and microbiology laboratory within a regulated life sciences environment. This role offers excellent training and long-term career development, making it a strong opportunity for graduates with a microbiology background looking to build experience in a quality-focused laboratory setting. The position will support the Quality Assurance and laboratory teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality systems, and internal procedures while contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes. Key Responsibilities Support quality assurance activities within chemistry and microbiology laboratories in a regulated environment. Assist with biocontamination control and environmental monitoring programmes in line with relevant industry standards. Perform or support routine chemical and microbiological testing, including the analysis and release of solutions used in production. Assist with laboratory method development, validation, and transfer, as well as analyst training activities. Support laboratory equipment calibration, qualification, and maintenance. Contribute to stability and shelf-life studies, including protocol preparation and reporting. Support sterilisation processes and monitoring activities, including review and revalidation. Ensure compliance with data integrity standards and good documentation practices (GDP). Assist in identifying and