We are a leading biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative biological products. Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst to join our dynamic team in Newbury on a one year fixed-term contract. You will be working in a quality lead environment to provide full laboratory diagnostics and conduct a variety of QC tests to ensure that all laboratory products are up to standard and meet company schedule deadlines.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 10 AM to 6 PM options available (Flexible Hours) + Occasional Weekend Day (Once per Month on Rota).
The Role
Delivering work in line with the laboratory work schedule and within allotted deadlines whilst following
and adhering to procedures by;
○ Receiving, isolating, identifying and storing bacterial pathogens
○ Performing laboratory diagnostic testing, QC testing on the antigen and final product
manufactured.
○ Performing molecular and serological analysis of isolates
○ Initiating production of antigen.
○ Flagging issues affecting schedule delivery.
○ Liaison / Communication with other members of staff / departments.
○ Reporting any potential or identified issues to your Supervisor / Manager
Maintaining Quality, Health and Safety and required company standards through;
○ Following and adhering to all procedures
○ Accurately recording all performed tasks and results.
○ Assist in any Quality Control investigations and laboratory development projects as they arise.
○ Compliance to Quality standards and Health & Safety Regulations
○ Maintaining training records.
Contribute to the development of the Company’s operational process by;
○ Maintaining effective working relationships to make sure that the laboratory is running smoothly.
○ Maintaining / Cleaning and use of laboratory equipment.
○ Removal of bio-hazard waste and cleaning of laboratory as required.
○ Highlighting and maintaining stock levels of consumables, sterile equipment, test reagents and
raw materials.
Experience Required
production environment.