Production Technician - Evening Shift - 9 Month FTC

Merck Gruppe; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a DNA Modification Technician in a dynamic evening shift team. You will play a crucial role in manufacturing modified oligonucleotides and ensuring the smooth operation of DNA synthesis processes. Your responsibilities will include preparing reagents, operating synthesis instruments, and collaborating across departments to meet manufacturing schedules. Full training will be provided, making this a perfect role for those with relevant laboratory experience and a passion for science. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and help drive advancements in DNA technology!

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or laboratory environment is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing modified oligonucleotides and maintaining DNA synthesis.
• Preparing reagents and operating automated DNA synthesisers.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Computer Literacy

Knowledge of ISO or QMS

Education

A Level(s) in Science/Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database Systems

Job description

Your Role:

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a DNA Modification Technician to join our evening shift team. As a DNA Modification Technician, you will be responsible for the manufacturing of modified oligonucleotides. Within this role, you will prepare, operate, and maintain DNA synthesis in order to achieve the department’s manufacturing schedule. You will manufacture modified synthetic nucleic acids using automated DNA synthesisers; prepare the reagents, set up the synthesis instruments, and regroup the required DNA sequences by the manufacturing batches; unload the products from the instruments and perform the vital downstream processes. You will work in collaboration with various departments within the site throughout the process, and full on-the-job training will be provided. Please note this is a fixed-term maternity cover contract until the end of 2025, evening shift position working Sunday - Thursday, 3 pm – 11 pm.

Who You Are:

• Competent, relevant experience within a production or laboratory environment (essential).
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Excel and other database systems (essential).
• A Level(s) in Science/Maths or equivalent (preferable).
• Some knowledge of ISO or similar QMS (preferable).