Production Operator

AliveDx; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

25 days leave + 6 holidays

Full Training provided

Private medical cover

Job summary

AliveDx in Scotland near Edinburgh (Milton Bridge, EH26 0BF) is seeking a Production Operator to join the Manufacturing team. This permanent, full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no degree requirement.

You will manufacture diagnostic reagents, maintain records, and ensure GMP standards. The company offers a real Living Wage (£26,500), generous leave, training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Standard Grade/N4+ or equivalent.
• GMP laboratory experience desirable but not required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacture of high-quality diagnostic reagents in line with specifications and schedules.
• Maintain accurate records (including TROPOS system transactions) to keep documentation in order.
• Maintain equipment per procedures and ensure proper operation.

Skills

Maths

English

Education

Standard Grade/N4+ Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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At AliveDx, we empower diagnostic insights, transform patient care, and innovate for life. With over 30-years in in-vitro diagnostics, we put the health of patients first by creating innovative solutions designed for faster diagnostic results. Alba–– our blood bank reagents portfolio–– and MosaiQ®–– one of the first multiplexing and multimodality automated testing platforms––are designed to make labs more efficient and clinical decision-making more effective. Our journey started as Alba Bioscience, and later, Quotient. Today, as AliveDx, we innovate for life.

PRODUCTION OPERATOR

AliveDx are recruiting for a Production Operator to join our Manufacturing team based near Edinburgh (Milton Bridge, EH26 0BF). This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have gained experience in the workplace and are now seeking a secure and progressive career path in the Life Sciences industry, with no degree requirement. The role is permanent, working full-time at 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

YOUR MISSION

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring manufacture of high-quality diagnostic reagents in line with the relevant specifications and to agreed schedules.
• Maintaining accurate and legible records (including TROPOS system transactions) to ensure relevant laboratory documentation is kept in satisfactory condition.
• Maintaining equipment in accordance with agreed procedures, ensuring equipment is operating correctly.
• Maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with GMP standards and relevant Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Filling, labelling and packing of product according to specifications and schedule, ensuring sufficient availability of consumables and labels.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities including the review and updating of procedures and SOPs.
• Ensure awareness of COSH/Risk Assessments.
• Participate in continuous training activities in accordance with a personal development plan along with supporting the training of less experienced colleagues.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Standard Grade/ National 4/5 or equivalent Mathematics and English
• Experience within a GMP Laboratory environment is desirable but not a requirement.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and other ITsystems.
• Effective written and verbal communication with ability to activley participate in meetings.
• Strong organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedure.
• A customer focused mindset with ability to take accountability, demonstrate integrity and drive results.
• Ability to participate in overtime activities as required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A starting salary of £26,500 in line with the real Living Wage
• 25 days of annual leave + 6 public holidays
• Full Training will be provided.
• A flexible working environment where applicable and a range of core and flexible benefits ranging from a pension scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, wellbeing support, additional annual leave, cycle to work, technology, experience days and access to retail discounts.
• A highly dynamic and growing environment that is Great Place to Work Certified.
• An opportunity to live your passion for intrapreneurial mindset, where cultivating innovation and customer centricity are at the heart of everything we do.

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.