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.