Production Operator

Posted Date: 12 May 2024

Location: Penicuik, GB, EH26 0BF

Company: AliveDx

At AliveDx, we empower diagnostic insights, transform patient care, and innovate for life. With over 30-years in in-vitro diagnostics, we put the health of patients first by creating innovative solutions designed for faster diagnostic results. Alba–– our blood bank reagents portfolio–– and MosaiQ®–– one of the first multiplexing and multimodality automated testing platforms––are designed to make labs more efficient and clinical decision-making more effective. Our journey started as Alba Bioscience, and later, Quotient. Today, as AliveDx, we innovate for life.

 

AliveDx are recruiting for 3 Production Operators to join our Manufacturing Department based at our site near Penicuik (EH26 0BF). The purpose of these roles is to support the manufacture of high-quality diagnostic products in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). The roles are full-time, permanent working 37.5 hours per week. Both shift working (rotating pattern of 0600-1400, 0930- 1730 and 1400 – 2200) and day shift roles are available. Please state your preference on your application.  

 

YOUR MISSION

The main responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure products are manufactured in line with TROPOS/Standard Operating Proceduress. Processes may include:
    • Buffer/Reagent preparation,
    • Filtration and filling of buffers/reagents to be progressed to a clean room environment,
    • Progress monoclonal cell lines for Cell Banking, Tissue Culture or Fermentation
    • Manufacture of Red Cell products to meet specifications and agreed schedules which includes cleanroom working and rotation between department labs.
  • Maintain accurate and legible records to ensure relevant laboratory documentation is kept in a satisfactory condition.
  • Maintain equipment, in accordance with agreed procedures, ensuring equipment is operating correctly.
  • Accurate filling, labelling and packing of products.
  • Participate in continuous training and assessment in accordance with personal development plan.
  • Maintain accurate stock control.
  • Conduct all duties in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and appropriate regulatory requirements.

 

YOUR COMPETENCIES 

  • Standard Grade or equivalent in English and Mathematics
  • Excellent communication, attention to detail and IT skills
  • Experience of working in a fast paced, team-working environment
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Experience within a GMP laboratory environment desirable
  • Should ideally be available to work occasional weekend overtime when required

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • We are a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer with a shift allowance available where applicable.
  • Full training will be provided.
  • A highly dynamic and growing environment.
  • An opportunity to live your passion for intrapreneurial mindset, where cultivating innovation and customer centricity are at the heart of everything we do.
  • A flexible working environment where applicable and a range of core and flexible benefits ranging from private medical cover, life assurance, additional annual leave, cycle to work, technology, experience days and access to marketplace discounts.