Laboratory/Production Operator

OGT; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider in genomic solutions seeks a Production Operator for a 12 to 15-month fixed-term contract in Cambridge. The role involves mixing and dispensing products, manufacturing solutions, and ensuring quality standards in a laboratory environment. Candidates should have good GCSEs in English and Maths and the ability to work as a team player with strong organizational skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Proactive independent attitude with a positive nature.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload.
• Show flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Mix and dispense final product into aliquots.
• Manufacture buffers and solutions using chemical reagents.
• Conduct routine techniques with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Report any safety-related issues to the Production Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Good GCSE English and Maths qualifications or equivalent

Job description

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 empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation of precision medicines.

This is a 12 to 15-month fixed-term contract position

Our Production Operators 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

• Mix and dispense final product into aliquots.
• Manufacture buffers and solutions, working with chemical reagents in line with risk and COSHH assessments.
• Carry out fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) technique.
• Accurately check calculations, codes, lot numbers and other essential information in batch manufacturing records for members of the team.
• Perform routine techniques with minimal supervision.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and reagents within the laboratory area generally and specifically for each campaign/manufacture task assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment at all times. Load and unload glasswashers, and clean with bleach solutions in the laboratories.
• Adhere to procedures documented in the Cytocell quality management system and ensure that non-compliances are reported in a timely manner using approved procedures.
• Report any safety related or other issues arising to the Production Supervisor.
• Complete any other tasks as commensurate with the level and nature of the post as delegated by the Production Supervisor/ Production Manager.

What we are looking for in you

Essential

• Good GCSE English and Maths qualifications, or equivalent.
• Be a strong team player, have a methodical approach and the ability to organise and manage your own workload.
• Proactive independent attitude with a positive nature.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.
• Be responsible for the quality of own work.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a production or laboratory environment.
• Experience of working with SOPs and following complex processes.
• An interest in the science or healthcare fields.

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.

Application is via CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations and notice period.

Please note that we will need to establish your right to work during the recruitment process.