Laboratory Operations Technician l

BioLegend, Inc.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics firm in the UK is seeking a laboratory technician to conduct diagnostic tests using T-SPOT technology. Applicants should have a life sciences background and experience in laboratory settings. This role requires the ability to identify issues and prioritize tasks effectively. The position involves flexible working hours, including weekends, and offers a competitive salary along with a health and wellbeing package.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing package

Purposeful work environment

Dynamic culture

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in life sciences discipline required.
• Understanding of healthcare and pharmaceutical industries is a plus.
• Experience in a laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct routine diagnostic tests using T-SPOT technology.
• Identify and raise issues impacting service delivery to the supervisor.
• Assist with resolution of analytical issues as needed.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workloads

Knowledge of Windows and Office applications

Previous work experience in a laboratory environment

Education

BSc/foundation/diploma qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

For this position, the usual working week will be Tuesday-Saturday although we operate under a 7-day flexible shift working pattern so some flexibility will be required.

Role Description

• Working under supervision to take responsibility for preparing and conducting of the routine diagnostic tests using T-SPOT technology.
• Be responsible for identifying and raising any issues or concerns with allocated work that may cause a service delay, ensuring that any issues are communicated to the line manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist with the resolution of analytical issues as they occur.
• With assistance from more senior staff, prioritise workload to ensure key targets and objectives are met on time.
• Performing duties in other departments, on an occasional basis, to meet critical Company objectives as required.
• Achieve competency in the T-SPOT techniques including manual and automated processing.
• Follow company and departmental Health and Safety Policies at all times.
• The role will require flexible working on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Working to the Company Values at all times.

Role Requirements

Essential qualifications, skills, and abilities

• BSc/foundation/diploma qualification or equivalent experience, preferably in a life sciences discipline
• Knowledge of Windows and Office based applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
• Previous work experience in a laboratory environment

Desirable Technical skills and abilities

• An understanding of the healthcare, diagnostic and/or pharmaceutical industries
• Familiarity with Quality System concepts and requirements including GcP and ISO systems

Emotional skills and abilities

• Capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time
• Capable of working effectively in a team environment
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels

Competencies level - Foundation Level Essentials

• Compliance and integrity
• Customer focus
• Communication & relationships
• Accountability
• Perseverance

What we offer

• Salary plus health and wellbeing package
• Purposeful work environment
• Dynamic culture in which customers are at the forefront
• Being part of a highly qualified team that is committed to excellence
• Access to cutting-edge expertise through which you can make positive impact in the world around us

The Laboratory Operations department offers routine testing service for the analysis of T-cells to aid in the diagnosis of, and investigation of infectious diseases using the company’s own T-SPOT technology as well as innovative research techniques. The Oxford Diagnostic Laboratory (ODL) within the Laboratory Operations department provides a UKAS accredited routine diagnostic service to UK clinical services, and the Certimmune function within Laboratory Operations participates in ground-breaking research including collaboration with Pharma companies.