Production Operator x3
Posted Date: 4 Oct 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.
PRODUCTION OPERATOR
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). All roles are full-time, permanent working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, with 2 of the available positions required to work on a three weekly rotating shift pattern of 0600-1400, 0900-1700 & 1400-2200 where an additional shift allowance is payable.
YOUR MISSION
The main responsibilities will include:
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Ensure products are manufactured in line with TROPOS/Standard Operating Proceduress.
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Maintain accurate and legible records to ensure relevant laboratory documentation is kept in a satisfactory condition.
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Maintain equipment, in accordance with agreed procedures, ensuring equipment is operating correctly.
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Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to TROPOS/SOP. Processes may include:
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Buffer/Reagent preparation,
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filtration and filling of buffers/reagents to be progressed to a clean room environment,
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adsorption of unwanted antibodies,
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conversion of plasma donations to serum,
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the concentration, potentiation, dilution and / or formulation of monoclonal antibodies,
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check and maintain liquid nitrogen storage area and stocks,
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ensure sufficient consumables are available for scheduled fills,
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ensure labels are printed and available for scheduled fills,
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ensure relevant material is filtered according to procedures and in time for scheduled fills,
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label and pack product to meet relevant specifications according to schedule.
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Participate in continuous training and assessment in accordance with personal development plan.
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Physcially demaning role with routine manual handling of up to 20 litres/kgs.
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Conduct all duties in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and appropriate regulatory requirements.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
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Standard Grade or equivalent in English and Mathematics
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Experiance in similar industry or lab based enviroment is desirable
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Excellent communication, attention to detail and IT skills
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Experience of working in a fast paced, team-working environment
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Fluent spoken and written English
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Experience within a GMP laboratory environment desirable
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Should ideally be available to work occasional weekend overtime when required
WHAT WE OFFER
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We are a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer with a shift allowance available where applicable.
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Full training will be provided.
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A highly dynamic and growing environment.
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An opportunity to live your passion for intrapreneurial mindset, where cultivating innovation and customer centricity are at the heart of everything we do.
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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.