At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to manufacture genomic products using advanced techniques in a lab environment.
- 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 process improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in personalised healthcare and precision medicine.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, organisational skills, and experience in molecular biology techniques.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions. We believe in creating products and partnerships that enable clinicians to deliver personalised healthcare to patients and that empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation of precision medicines.
Our Production Scientists are hardworking and organised team players, who play an integral role in the manufacture of our catalogue products in a science-based laboratory. You’ll work within a team to produce the correct amount and type of stock in line with customer and business requirements. This involves carrying out manufacturing tasks whilst following established processes and procedures in the Quality Management System. Operations involves the production of over 400 catalogue products and increases to more than 1,000 when including bespoke products (c. £12m annual output).
Your duties will include:
- Work as part of a team of Production Scientists, carrying out manufacturing tasks such as PCR amplification and Nick Translation in line with guidelines and under close supervision.
- Manufacture custom products from BAC clone to final product using various techniques of DNA extraction and amplification including analysing and optimising FISH slides.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and reagents within the laboratory area generally and specifically for each campaign/manufacture task assigned to you.
- Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
- Adhere to procedures documented in the quality management system and ensure that any non-compliances are reported in a timely manner using approved procedures.
What we are looking for in you:
Essential
- Exceptional attention to detail with an organisational methodical way of working with the ability to manage your workload and prioritise your tasks in order to meet deadlines.
- The ability to follow exact detailed processes.
- Ideas on process change and improvements to deliver operating efficiency.
Desirable
- A level qualification or equivalent, in a biological or related science.
- Experience of working in a production or laboratory environment.
- Experience of using molecular biology techniques, such as PCR and Nick Translation.
In return you’ll 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.
Production Scientist Oxford Gene Technology in Cambridge employer: Cambridge Science Park
Cambridge Science Park is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the scientific community. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. The supportive culture at the Royal Society of Chemistry ensures that your contributions are valued, making this role both meaningful and rewarding.
