At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hands-on lab work and quality management for genomic testing.
- Company: Leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, pension scheme, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Dynamic lab environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real impact in personalised healthcare and precision medicine.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and lab experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions.
Webelievein creating products and partnerships that enable clinicians to deliver personalised healthcare to patients and that empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation of precisionmedicines.
An opportunity has arisen in our Medical Affairs team for a Medical Affairs QC Analyst.
This role offers a varied mix of hands on laboratory work and quality-focused administrative responsibilities, supporting key FISH and NGS processing activities.
What you'll be doing for us
- Responsible for an assigned proportion of FISH and NGS product testing
- Act as a subject expert in microscopy and NGS process for the purposes of product testing
- Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded, products and samples are handled correctly, and that all necessary records and quality data are maintained.
- Responsible for an appropriate proportion of the quality management system, including procedures and audits.
- Oversee the smooth and efficient functioning of the laboratory, together with the other MA team members, including consumables, reagents, microscopes, equipment, and software.
- Contribute to the documentation and infrastructure of the department by providing input into internal protocols and implementation of CAPAs and improvements.
- Assist with investigations of product, process and equipment nonconformities, validations and process efficiency initiatives.
- To comply with all site quality management systems, regulations and health and safety procedures (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 27001:2022, (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR), GCLP and Human Tissue Act (2004
- To complete any other tasks as commensurate with the level and nature of the post as delegated by the line manager.
- What we are looking for in you Essential
- A bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, or similar subject is required, with a minimum of one-year laboratory experience
- Experience of working in a GLP/GMP environment
- Basic knowledge of FISH
- Basic Knowledge of NGS
- Good document practice
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Familiarity with working to defined protocols or standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Able to work accurately and efficiently in a high-volume, process-driven, and protocol-driven environment
- Strong team work ethic and commitment to successfully deliver to tight deadlines are essential.
Desirable
- Previous experience with FISH analysis is highly advantageous
- Experience in microscopy is advantageous
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques is highly advantageous
- Experience in NGS based analysis is advantageous.
In return you will receive
- Competitive salary
- Pension Scheme (10% non-contributory)
- Private Health Insurance
- Private Dental Insurance
- Group Income Protection
- Group Life Assurance
- 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
- High Street Discount Scheme.
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