Production Scientist I

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions. We </strong><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>believe</strong></span><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> in creating products and partnerships that enable clinicians to deliver personalised healthcare to patients and that empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation of </strong><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>precision</strong></span><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> medicines.</strong></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our Production Scientists are hardworking and organised team players, who play an integral role in the manufacture of our catalogue products in a science-based laboratory.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Operations involves the production of over 400 catalogue products and increases to more than 1,000 when including bespoke products (c. £12m annual output).</span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Your duties will include:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and reagents within the laboratory area generally and specifically for each campaign/manufacture task assigned to you</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain a clean and organised working environment</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Adhere to procedures documented in the quality management system and ensure that any non-compliances are reported in a timely manner using approved procedures</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we are looking for in you:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(88, 87, 134);"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Exceptional attention to detail with an organisational methodical way of working with the ability to manage your workload and prioritise your tasks in order to meet deadlines</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">The ability to follow exact detailed processes</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Ideas on process change and improvements to deliver operating efficiency.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(88, 87, 134);"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">A level qualification or equivalent, in a biological or related science</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Experience of working in a production or laboratory environment</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Experience of using molecular biology techniques, such as PCR and Nick Translation.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-size: 10pt;"><strong>In return you’ll receive: </strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Competitive salary</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Pension Scheme (10% non-contributory)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Private Health Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Private Dental Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Group Income Protection</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Group Life Assurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">High Street Discount Scheme.</span></li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Application is via CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations and notice period.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please note that we will need to establish your right to work during the recruitment process.</strong></span></p></div>