Biologics Production Technician

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Job summary

Oxford Nanopore Technologies in the United Kingdom seeks a hands-on laboratory/production assistant to support kit and flowcell components. You will perform vial labelling, dispensing, packaging and stock control while contributing to reagent preparation and lab housekeeping in a biologics manufacturing context.

The role requires chemistry/biology A-Levels and strong maths, with a focus on accuracy, safety and teamwork in a fast-evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.
• A-Levels in Biology or Chemistry with advanced maths.
• Knowledge of handling chemicals.
• Strong attention to detail and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• kit vial labelling
• material dispensing
• kit packaging
• stock monitoring and control
• lab housekeeping
• general use reagent preparation
• supporting the production of Biologics components (buffers, protein, analytes etc.)

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Organisational skills

Communication

Quality mindset

Education

A-Levels Biology/Chemistry

Advanced maths skills

Job description

Job Description

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.

Details

Reporting to the Biologics Manufacturing Manager, the successful candidate will carry out daily production activities relating to kit and flowcell components. Main responsibilities include:

• kit vial labelling


• material dispensing


• kit packaging


• stock monitoring and control


• lab housekeeping


• general use reagent preparation


• supporting the production of Biologics components (buffers, protein, analytes etc.)

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting


• A' Levels in Biology or Chemistry, advanced maths skills and a good understanding of scientific concepts


• Knowledge of handling chemicals


• A good eye for detail, effective communication and a team-oriented attitude


• Organisational skills and a systematic approach to work


• Quality and process driven, responsive to customer needs, and can take a positive approach and work to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment

Benefits

• attractive bonus


• generous pension contributions


• private healthcare


• excellent starting salary

About Us

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.