Scientist I - Operations

Werfen; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biosensor field is seeking an Ops Scientist I to improve product reliability through laboratory work on biosensor and reagents processes. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree, keen attention to detail, and ability to work in a regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with blood testing and statistical methods, contributing to internal projects and experimenting to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs various laboratory procedures and experiments.
• Obtains data, performs calculations, collates results, and prepares reports.
• Understands experimental design and detects deviations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Work management

Functional skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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The Ops Scientist I works cross-functionally on a variety of assignments to improve on-market product reliability, focusing on biosensor and/or reagents processes. The role involves entry-level professional laboratory work requiring application of general and specialized methods, techniques, and instruments. The ideal candidate would have a degree in biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, chemistry, biophysics, or materials science. Must be able to work in a highly regulated field with attention to detailed documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality. Experience working with blood and proficiency in statistical methods are preferred.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs various laboratory procedures and experiments, communicating results, problems, and progress to the supervisor.
• Schedules activities according to assignments and priorities; detects problems caused by instrument difficulties or reagent handling.
• Understands correct operating procedures for laboratory instruments.
• Obtains data, performs calculations, collates results, and prepares reports; maintains accurate laboratory notebooks.
• As experience develops, may perform a broader range of experiments, tests, and procedures, selecting standard methods and analyzing results.
• Understands experimental design and can detect deviations or potential problems.
• Selects appropriate methods, defines protocols, and schedules tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Networking/Key Relationships:

• Contacts are mainly with immediate supervisor and other professionals within the group.
• Developing ability to share and present findings at internal meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Application of scientific principles, theories, and concepts in the relevant field.
• Functional and technical skills, communication skills, work management, personal learning, and problem-solving abilities.