Job Description
Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.
The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis.
The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins.
The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments.
With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries
We are looking for motivated team players to join our Tech Transfer pilot scale testing area as Tech Transfer Scientists. The role will involve carrying out pilot scale testing of our product in a 'good laboratory practice' environment to assist our testing and optimise operations.
The Details...
Working within the Tech Transfer team, the Tech Transfer Scientist will be required to work to standard operating procedures, to operate machinery as part of the pilot manufacturing process on a daily basis, carry out pilot scale trials with a view to improve operations and to meet Tech Transfer targets.
Specific Duties Include
Routine operation of machineries integral to the manufacturing and pilot testing of our components and products to meet our internal and inter-departmental demand ensuring any non-conformance is quarantined and appropriate actions are taken.
Conduct proprietary quality control tests developed at Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Document results and provide feedback internally as well as across other departments where relevant.
Identify subtle differences, identify trends and contribute to solutions to ensure that the quality of the supplied components and product for pilot testing is maintained to the highest possible standard.
Input data so that quality-based queries can be answered rapidly and accurately.
Analysis of trial data and communicate trial outcomes both internally and externally where relevant.
What We're Looking For...
Excellent attention to detail and be able to work to strict company guidelines and deadlines.
Quick learner who appreciates how technical manufacturing process details can have profound impact on the outcome at pilot/production scale
Previous experience of running technical experiments/trials, ideally in operations/production environment.
Previous experience of working in a biophysical manufacturing/development environment and practical knowledge of pilot scale testing of biomolecular sensing platform is desirable.
Previous experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance is desirable but not essential.
The role will suit someone who is a very good communicator, who is enthusiastic and willing to learn. It will also suit someone who is motivated to achieve results and works well to deadlines. There will be an opportunity to use your scientific training to propose ideas and take ownership of projects that leads to having a real positive impact on our product performance and customer experience.
Suitable backgrounds may include scientifically educated individuals (Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or inter-disciplinary or sub-genre discipline) with experience of working in an operations/production environment.
We offer outstanding benefits to include 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 to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
About Us
Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.