ANTIBODY ANALYTICS - WHO WE ARE
We are an innovative and vibrant biotechnology company. We believe that scientists deserve the best data and patients deserve the best drugs, so our mission is to provide our drug development partners with data of outstanding quality which gives them confidence to expedite new healthcare solutions to market. We began in 2015 and through our expertise, technology, and amazing employees we have grown to where we are today, and we plan to keep on growing. We’re not all scientists and academics, we are a diverse, talented, and fun team but what’s at the core of what we do is our culture and values – that’s what makes us proud and stand out.
THE ROLE
The Technician role will build necessary experience and foundations to provide essential support to the scientific operations of the organisation, particularly in Equipment Management, Maintenance and Qualification which are aimed at ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory practices and delivering high quality data to our customers.
The role involves providing Operational support to the company to ensure effective organisation of all aspects of a research laboratory, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and collaborating with colleagues to provide all the necessary materials, equipment and samples for a customer study on time and to a high-quality standard. You will receive the required training and development for this role and through your learning and knowledge, quickly understand the value and importance of this role.
WHAT WE EXPECT YOU TO DO
Equipment Receipt & Installation
• Gather quotes for equipment as identified by Operational needs.
• Following set instructions, receive, inspect and book new equipment into system against their corresponding SOP.
• Contribute to and on occasion lead the release of new equipment into the laboratory.
• Alongside the Operations team, perform the installation and initial set up of basic laboratory equipment within the laboratory.
• When required author SOP’s for new equipment, aiding in the definition of department specific training documents.
• Alongside equipment release, competently train team members in the maintenance activities associated with the equipment.
• Support in the installation of equipment requiring additional resources e.g. CO2 incubators.
Equipment Qualification
• Prepare & Complete Installation Qualifications of new equipment, submitting this for Technical & Quality review.
• With support from Technical Leads & Senior Facilities Specialist, prepare & complete Operational Qualification documents for non-DGE equipment.
• Perform preapproved routine Performance Qualifications of standard equipment with support from Technical Leads.
• Update booked in equipment on LIMS to reflect equipment qualification status.
• Aid Senior Facilities Specialist in the upkeep of the Equipment Qualification Inventory
Equipment Maintenance
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the laboratory and all laboratory equipment.
• Record completion of maintenance activities in LIMS system as per Quality Management System.
• Alongside the Senior Facilities Specialist, define & communicate the maintenance schedule to ensure maintenance is complete within assigned maintenance windows
• Perform basic troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment, independently contacting service contract suppliers and bringing potential solutions to the Senior Facilities Specialist
• Alongside the Senior Facilities Specialist, gather Service Contract information, presenting info to COO and ensuring critical equipment is covered by an appropriate service contract.
• Aid in the upkeep of required spare parts for routine replacement and repairs
• With support from the EMS Administrator, Troubleshoot and respond to alarm event notifications on the Equipment Monitoring System.
• Support the PAT testing of Operations equipment alongside the Facilities Manager
Laboratory Support
• Sourcing of basic laboratory equipment (lab chairs etc).
• On occasions, prepare routine non-sterile reagents for maintenance.
• When necessary, aid the Facilities Manager in supporting the infrastructure of the facility via maintenance and contacting contractors.
Compliance
• Ensure adherence to Good Documentation Practices resulting in completed documents, which require minimal revision upon review.
• Identify and perform both simple and complex changes to SOP’s
• Where appropriate, author and implement new SOP’s.
• Lead & contribute to Risk Assessments of tasks and events, supported by the Quality Department
• Lead & contribute to Deviation Investigations, supported by the Quality Department
Health and Safety
• Ensure compliance of COSHH documentation in support of correct handling and storage.
• Ensure compliance of COSHH documentation in support of disposal of materials and biological waste.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies in the workplace.
• Contribute to the preparation of COSHH and identify risk assessments, supported by the Health & Safety Committee.
Learning & Development
• Participate in projects and required training to enhance learning and ongoing development, ensuring uniformity throughout the department and process.
• Provide robust training in line with approved training procedures.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU
We would like you to have the following:
• An enthusiasm for science and a willingness to learn are the key requirements for this role.
• Someone who is self-motivated, proactive and wanting to grow and develop their career with us.
• 5 x A - C National 4’s or 5’s or equivalent (incl. English) is desirable.
• Previous work experience in a similar environment is desirable but not essential.
To support a culture within Antibody Analytics which is aligned to our company values and behaviours, we would like you to be:
• Able to prioritise day to day work without supervision.
• Highly organised, be productive with the ability to deliver your work on time and to a high standard.
• Friendly with a helpful attitude, always looking to identify areas where the team can support and add value to the Operations teams to improve efficiencies.
• Self-aware, have emotional intelligence with the ability to see things from others’ perspective.
• Engaging and communicative with all colleagues to continually enhance knowledge and experience.
• A team player to learn, grow and share best practice with colleagues.
• Focused and have a strong attention for detail.
• Of a curious mindset, question, listen and enhance your own understanding of what we do.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the business.
• Customer focused with the customer at the heart of everything that you do.
• A champion for learning and development for yourself in support of employee development.
• Accountable with ownership for all tasks trained in and for delivery.
• Flexible and adaptable.
WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM US
You will get the chance to learn, grow, develop, and enhance your career within a biotechnology company at the forefront of drug development strategies. In addition, the company offers the following benefits package:
• Starting salary of £22,125, which is linked to performance related pay.
• Pension.
• 32 days holiday per annum (inclusive of public holidays) which increases to a maximum of 37.
• Death in Benefit Service which includes access to a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Flexible working.
• Yearly Audible subscription.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• On-site car parking.
• Free Healthy Snacks.
• Merit Award Recognition Scheme.
• The opportunity to join several committees or focus groups (Employee Engagement, Wellness, Recognition, Health & Safety or Social Committee).