Production Technician Kidlington, England
Job description
LGC’s Clinical Diagnostics Business Unit develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.
Our operating entities include The Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of antigens and antibodies, which are key components in vaccine research, and for the accurate diagnosis of a wide range of infectious diseases. Our customer base includes key Pharmaceutical and IVD companies, in addition to the academic sector and a wide range of Biotechnology companies. Alongside The Native Antigen Company, the Clinical Diagnostics Business Unit also includes SeraCare Life Sciences, Maine Standards Company and Technopath, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials). Our 450+ employees operate an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK, and FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland, USA, and Tipperary, Ireland.
Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.
Job Purpose
The Production Technician position will work within the Native Antigen Company Production Team to support the wider business demands, with a focus on manufacturing products in line with commercial requirements. Full training will be provided to build on the successful candidate’s existing laboratory skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities and Role Objectives
- Large scale production of viruses and bacteria as directed by the Senior Production team
- Recombinant protein production and purification
- Plasmid cloning and bulk production
- Aliquoting of products in line with Commercial Team requirements
- Adherence to Batch Production Protocols and SOPs
- Accurate recording of batch production information
- Running QC assays
- Maintaining stock levels and databases
- Receiving deliveries and following the company ‘Goods In’ SOP as and when required
Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills
- Excellent attention to detail and good administration skills
- Ability to understand and follow SOPs
The Production Technician will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGC’s Core Values:
- Passion: Pride in our achievements engenders passion for our work and it translates into our ambition to make the world a safer place.
- Curiosity: We constantly look forward to what's next: our curiosity for today's discoveries makes tomorrow's innovations possible.
- Integrity: A commitment to high ethical standards has been at the heart of LGC since we started testing the integrity of products in 1842.
- Brilliance: We strive to be the very best in everything we say and do. We exceed customers' expectations through innovation and pioneering science.
- Respect: We respect gender, age, nationality, religion and individuality – our diversity is our strength.
Education and/or Experience
- Science-based degree, or equivalent experience working in a laboratory
- Experience using basic IT programs, primarily Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent attention to detail and good administration skills.
- Desire to support other team members when required to help the overall business function
- Good organisational skills, and ability to manage time effectively.
- Experience working with BSL 2 pathogens would be beneficial, but is not a requirement of the job.
