Laboratory Operations Technician l

Euroimmun; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic company is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician in Oxford. Responsibilities include preparing and conducting routine diagnostic tests, ensuring timely communication about issues, and adhering to health and safety policies. Essential qualifications include a BSc or equivalent in a life sciences discipline and prior lab experience. The role requires flexibility with working hours, including weekends. Competitive salary and health package on offer.

Benefits

Salary plus health and wellbeing package

Dynamic culture

Access to cutting-edge expertise

Qualifications

• Essential skills: knowledge of Windows and Office applications.
• Preferred qualifications include a BSc in life sciences or equivalent experience.
• Prior laboratory experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct routine diagnostic tests using T-SPOT technology.
• Identify and raise issues or concerns with allocated work.
• Assist with resolution of analytical issues as they arise.
• Prioritise workload to ensure key objectives are met.
• Perform duties in other departments as needed.
• Achieve competency in T-SPOT techniques.
• Follow health and safety policies.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workloads

Previous work experience in a laboratory environment

Knowledge of Windows and Office applications

Education

BSc/foundation/diploma qualification in life sciences

Job description

Job Title

Laboratory Operations Technician l

Location

Oxford, UK - Oxford Immunotec

About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Find your future at Revvity

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.