Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

 Job Profile Title: Snr Manufacturing Technician

Direct Report To: Formulations Team Lead  

Group/ Division: LSG

Career Band: 3

Position Location: Warrington

Location/Division Specific Information:

The role is based at our Warrington, UK site, which manufactures reagents for DNA analysis workflows. This site primarily supports customers in Human Identification and Forensics (HID), Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and Pharma Analytics (PA).

Responsibilities:Formulation of product.  Depending on product type, there may be a requirement to formulate in a clean-room environment wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.May be required to perform quality control testing of intermediates and finished goods.  Records test results on work orders and may, depending on product type, either: 1) self-approve and release materials on QA and manufacturing systems, or 2) recommend release status to manager and, after review by manager, release materials on QA and manufacturing systems.Cleans and sanitises laboratory equipment.  Calibrates basic laboratory instruments and is responsible for ensuring calibration is performed on time by supervising and updating the calibration schedule for equipment in a designated area.Leads process development improvement projects and contributes towards the resolution of quality issues.Maintains laboratory housekeeping standards and consumable supplies.  May be required to train others, once trained, to the appropriate level in a particular operationResponsible for supporting and complying with Company's safety and hazardous waste management program, including following safe hazardous waste handling and good housekeeping.  Ensures and maintains clean, orderly and safe laboratory work areas.  Safety equipment and special precautions are required when working in the manufacturing/laboratory areas.Minimum Qualifications:Experience in a production environment is preferred, but not crucial.  Excellent digital literacy proficient in Microsoft software application use.  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, meet targets and complete vital paperwork.  Good manual dexterity.  Ability to work well in teams.Experience in manufacturing in a clean room production environment preferred, but not crucial.  Flexible approach to work with possible change of duties at short notice.  Requires the use of office equipment, including operating a computer terminal throughout the day and involvement in continuous improvement opportunities.Qualified to Bachelor's degree level in a relevant life sciences subject area or equivalent experience.What We Offer

Compensation

Competitive Annual Pay RatePerformance Related Bonus where eligible*Annual merit performance-based increase*Excellent BenefitsFlexible Benefits planLife Assurance, funding towards health care benefits, income protection and an Employee Assistance ProgramPension SchemeEmployee Referral Bonus*Career Advancement Opportunities