Production Technician I

BioLegend, Inc.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the diagnostics field is seeking a Production team member to assist in manufacturing Oxford Immunotec products. This role involves ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and contributing to various aspects of production, quality management, and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of quality-conscious industries and relevant technical skills. Join a dynamic and purposeful work environment focused on excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Purposeful work environment

Dynamic culture focused on customers

Being part of a highly qualified team committed to excellence

Access to cutting-edge expertise

Qualifications

• Understanding of quality conscience industries, like diagnostic or pharmaceutical.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO systems.
• Previous work experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in manufacturing components and products to GMP standards.
• Complete Manufacturing batch records and ensure timelines are met.
• Communicate issues to the Team Lead promptly.

Skills

Quality conscience

Manufacturing techniques knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

BTEC or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This position, as a member of the Production team, is specifically responsible for assistance with the manufacture of Oxford Immunotec products to the relevant quality standards.

Role Description:

• Assist in the manufacture of components and products, including labelling and product assembly, all according to the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the Quality Management System (QMS).

• To act as a checker in all manufacturing processes whilst training as an Operator.

• Assist in the maintenance of appropriate stock levels and to contribute to the management of the proper flow of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods.

• Complete Manufacturing batch records and related documentation.

• Ensuring that production runs are completed to agreed timelines.

• Ensuring that any likely delays or issues with a given activity are communicated to the appropriate Team Lead in a timely manner.

• Reading Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and specifications, and maintaining appropriate records.

• Perform duties in other departments on an occasional basis to meet critical company objectives as requested.

• Ensure all work is performed to agreed time scales and that senior staff are kept up to date with progress as appropriate

• Work to company values at all times

Role Requirements:

Desirable Technical skills and abilities

• An understanding of quality conscience industries such as diagnostic, medical or pharmaceutical industries.

• Experience or knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes.

• Familiarity with Quality System concepts and requirements including GMP and ISO systems.

Essential Technical skills and abilities

• Knowledge of Windows and Office bases applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• BTEC or Equivalent.

• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads.

• Previous work experience.

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.

What we offer:

• Purposeful work environment.

• Dynamic culture in which customers are at the forefront.

• Beingpart of a highly qualified team that is committed toexcellence.

• Access to cutting-edge expertise through which you can make positive impact in the world around us.