Scientist (Technical Operations) at Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe. We offer real-time nanopore-based DNA/RNA sequencing technology, scalable for a range of requirements.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Technical Operations Team as an Engineer/Scientist, whose primary role is to support Manufacturing.
The Details
This role is responsible for providing technical support, and driving continuous improvements, within end-to-end manufacture of novel fluidic chips / electrochemical arrays. The successful candidate will work closely with Production and Third party suppliers to support and improve chip and flowcell manufacture.
Responsibilities
* Supporting Production with technical issues, using techniques such as failure mode analysis, root cause analysis, six sigma.
* Data analysis & interpretation (ideally leveraging python programming).
* Establishing, monitoring, and analysis of effective in-process testing.
* Material and process characterisation & optimisation (design of experiments).
* Qualification of material / process / design changes.
* Identifying areas of Continuous Improvement, creating proposals, evaluating, and implementing.
* Investigating non-conformances, identifying, and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
* Working jointly with Third Parties to establish robust out of house processes, with appropriate quality measures.
* Working with external suppliers on specification setting; verifying and qualifying them.
* Reporting and presenting findings in a concise and clear manner.
* Documenting changes.
What We Are Looking For
A Materials Scientist/Engineer, Physicist, Surface Scientist, or similar, with strong data skills and experience of structured problem solving, ideally within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience of microfluidic system design, manufacture and analysis would be particularly useful. Familiarity with typical cleanroom processes (e.g., micro structuring and surface modification) would be desirable, as would experience of material analysis on MEMS structures, and an appreciation of how surface properties affect electrochemical/microfluidic systems.
Regular interaction with multidisciplinary teams is integral to the role, so good communication and presentation skills are essential. Change Control knowledge/experience is desirable.
Applications are encouraged from candidates with a relevant scientific background, and good problem-solving / analytical skills. Candidates should be highly motivated, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
We offer outstanding benefits including an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary.
If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference, apply today.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed on merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
About Us
Oxford Nanopore Technologies aims to enable analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere, through real-time nanopore sensing technology. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing; the technology is in development for other molecules including proteins. The company is UK headquartered with global operations in more than 125 countries.
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