Tech Transfer Technician

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Oxford is seeking a Tech Transfer Technician to operate machinery for pilot testing and quality control. The ideal candidate has experience in Quality Assurance and a keen attention to detail. This role offers outstanding benefits including a competitive salary and private healthcare. If you want to make a difference in biotechnology, apply today!

Benefits

Attractive bonus

Generous pension contributions

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance.
• Experience in biophysical manufacturing or development environment.
• Practical knowledge of pilot scale testing of biomolecular sensing platform.

Responsibilities

• Routine operation of machinery integral to pilot testing.
• Conduct quality control tests developed by the company.
• Document results and provide feedback internally.
• Identify trends and contribute to quality improvement solutions.

Skills

Quality Control

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

Description

Oxford Nanopore Technologies : Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything by anyone anywhere.

The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster information rich accessible and affordable molecular analysis.

The first application is DNA / RNA sequencing and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins.

The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer plants animals bacteria viruses and whole environments.

With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries!

We are looking for motivated team players to join our Tech Transfer pilot scale testing area as Tech transfer Technicians. The role will involve carrying out pilot scale testing of our product in a good laboratory practice environment to assist our testing and optimise operations.

The Details

Working within the Tech Transfer team the Tech Transfer Technician will be required to work to standard operating procedures to operate machinery as part of the pilot manufacturing process on a daily basis carry out pilot scale trials with a view to improve operations and to meet Tech Transfer targets.

Specific duties include

• Routine operation of machineries integral to the manufacturing and pilot testing of our components and products to meet our internal and inter-departmental demand ensuring any non-conformance is quarantined and appropriate actions are taken
• Conduct proprietary quality control tests developed at Oxford Nanopore Technologies
• Document results and provide feedback internally as well as across other departments where relevant
• Identify subtle differences identify trends and contribute to solutions to ensure that the quality of the supplied components and product for pilot testing is maintained to the highest possible standard
• Input data so that quality-based queries can be answered rapidly and accurately

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally you will have previous experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance
• Previous experience in working in a biophysical manufacturing / development environment and practical knowledge of pilot scale testing of biomolecular sensing platform is desirable
• In addition you must possess excellent attention to detail and be able to work to strict company guidelines and deadlines

The role will suit someone who is a very good communicator, who is enthusiastic and willing to learn. It will also suit someone who is motivated to achieve results and works well to deadlines.

Suitable backgrounds may include Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Machine Operative and Line Operative.

We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus generous pension contributions private healthcare and an excellent starting salary.

If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind then consider joining our team and apply today!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a persons gender marital status race religion colour age disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills

Aeronautical, Healthcare Attorney, Fitness, General Services, Account Management, Export Documentation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1