Production Laboratory Assistant – AusDiagnostics UK

Production Laboratory Assistant – AusDiagnostics UK

Name of Organisation: AusDiagnostics UK Ltd

Location: Unit 3, Anglo Business Park Ashridge Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2QA

Number of Positions Available: 1

Organisation Contact (Email / Tel): 01494 300121

Start Date: June - July 2023

Full / Part-time: Full-time (37.5 hours)

Application Closing Date: 2 weeks after posting.

Pay / Benefits: £21,000 - £23,000 PA

Requirements

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or similar subject

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Ability to think critically
• Good laboratory skills#

Desired

• Previous Laboratory experience

About AusDiagnostics UK Ltd

AusDiagnostics is a successful and rapidly growing Biotechnology company that is now part of the r-Biopharm group. We are responsible for manufacturing multiplex PCR Medical Diagnostic kits for hospitals and private pathology laboratories. The kits we produce cover many areas of disease including respiratory, enteric, STI, Fungal & Drug resistance. We also make a variety of other panels to detect genes of interest including antibiotic resistance markers.

The key advantages of our approach are low cost, ease of use and our unique MT-PCR process that preserves the quantitative relationship between pathogens in the original sample. From our UK site we supply equipment and IVD kits to laboratories of all sizes in several different countries across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and work to ISO13485 standard.

There is more information on our website: www.ausdiagnostics.com

Production Laboratory Assistant Role

The Production Laboratory Assistant role is a lab-based role where you will work closely with other members of the production team to ensure safe and successful manufacturing of assays. The main tasks which you will be undertaking consist of:

• Production and packaging of molecular diagnostic panels.
• Testing and calibrating lab equipment.
• Writing reports on laboratory work and projects as well as writing work instructions and checking that relevant technical and QC documentation is maintained.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the Laboratory including stock levels and laboratory cleanliness.
• Completing equipment and process validation projects.
• Ensuring that processes are completed to our regulatory standards.

Successful applicant

We are looking for an individual with a graduate degree related to biosciences. A successful candidate should have a good understanding of the fundamental aspects of molecular biology and PCR. With the role being primarily laboratory based, a keen interest in practical work is necessary, with the ability to demonstrate previous practical experience being a key advantage. You will be working alongside a diverse team in a busy laboratory, excellent communication and team-working skills will be required for you to work within the team.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chesham, HP5 2QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2023