Production Scientist

OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions. We believe in creating products and partnerships that enable clinicians to deliver personalized healthcare to patients and that empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation of precision medicines.

Our Production Scientists are hardworking and organized team players, who play an integral role in the manufacture of our catalog products in a science based laboratory.

You'll work within a team to produce the correct amount and type of stock in line with customer and business requirements. This involves carrying out manufacturing tasks whilst following established processes and procedures in the Quality Management System.

Operations involves the production of over 400 catalog products and increases to more than 1,000 when including bespoke products (c. £12m annual output).

Your duties will include:

• Work as part of a team of Production Scientists, carrying out manufacturing tasks such as PCR amplification and Nick Translation in line with guidelines and under close supervision
• Manufacture custom products from BAC clone to final product using various techniques of DNA extraction and amplification including analysing and optimizing FISH slides
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and reagents within the laboratory area generally and specifically for each campaign/make task assigned to you
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment
• Adhere to procedures documented in the quality management system and ensure that any non compliances are reported in a timely manner using approved procedures.

What we are looking for in you:

• Exceptional attention to detail with an organizational methodical way of working with the ability to manage your workload and prioritize your tasks in order to meet deadlines
• The ability to follow exact detailed processes
• Ideas on process change and improvements to deliver operating efficiency.
• A level qualification or equivalent, in a biological or related science
• Experience of working in a production or laboratory environment
• Experience of using molecular biology techniques, such as PCR and Nick Translation.

In return you'll receive:

• Private Health Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Assurance
• High Street Discount Scheme.