Tech Transfer Technician

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

Job summary

A leading molecular analysis company seeks a Tech Transfer Technician in Oxford. Responsibilities include operating machinery, conducting quality tests, and maintaining product standards. Ideal candidates have experience in Quality Control and a background in manufacturing. The company offers attractive benefits including a bonus and healthcare.

Benefits

Attractive bonus

Generous pension contributions

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance is ideal.
• Experience in a biophysical manufacturing/development environment is desirable.
• Ability to work to strict guidelines and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery integral to manufacturing and pilot testing.
• Conduct proprietary quality control tests.
• Document results and provide internal feedback.

Skills

Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have previous experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Previous experience in a biophysical manufacturing/development environment and practical knowledge of pilot scale testing of biomolecular sensing platform is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to strict company guidelines and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Motivated to achieve results and meet deadlines.
• Suitable backgrounds may include Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Machine Operative and Line Operative.

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