Origin Sciences is a start-up biotechnology company based in Granta Park, south of Cambridge. We develop our own innovative medical devices, which we use in clinical trials to collect a biobank of mucus-based biospecimens. This biobank provides a valuable source of clinical material that is used for fundamental research, method/technology development and the creation of diagnostic assays.
Currently, our diagnostic development program's primary focus is the detection of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) and pre-cancerous lesions. Our motivation is to streamline the colorectal cancer detection pathway, enabling healthcare systems to focus on those patients with serious pathologies, ultimately reducing waiting times, enabling earlier detection, and minimising unnecessary investigations performed on healthy patients.
The Role
This role supports the Laboratory Operations Manager to ensure efficient running of Origin's Research and Development pipelines, including:
* Overseeing the receipt and consumption of stock
* Facilitating the Purchasing process
* Organising laboratory and equipment maintenance
* Ensuring adherence to Origin's Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance to regulatory standards
Requirements
Skills
The role is well-suited to an individual with meticulous attention to detail, who is capable of effectively managing their time between both repetitive and ad hoc, or spontaneous tasks. Data entry and verification abilities are paramount, as well as an agile response to changing conditions within a clearly defined regulatory environment. Proficiency in working with spreadsheets and computing is required, as well as the ability to collaborate and communicate fluently within a professional environment.
Practical knowledge or experience working to ISO 13485 or ISO 15189 standards is also beneficial in this role.
Responsibilities
* Facilitating the full inventory life cycle, through procurement, reception, stock management, and disposal, maintaining traceability throughout
* Organising distribution and handling of clinical samples, devices, and associated consumables
* Support laboratory purchasing, encompassing Purchase Order (PO) submission, review, associated sign off and record keeping
* Adherence, and contribution to, relevant documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs)
* Monitoring of temperature logs, including executing preventative & corrective actions when necessary
* Supplier communications, including order follow-up and lead time investigation
* Ensure appropriate record keeping and communication of all lab monitoring data
* Adherence to, and promotion of, laboratory maintenance (equipment servicing, cleaning schedules, oversight of waste streams) and health & safety practices in accordance with the Origin QMS, as laid out by the Laboratory Manager
The specific duties may vary or be supplemented from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. #J-18808-Ljbffr