Purpose of Role:
Responsible for ensuring Solus kits perform according to the QC specification. Responsible for ensuring new antibody batches and incoming raw materials perform according to the relevant QC specifications. Responsible for keeping the required monitoring and verification records. Play a significant role in maintaining the ISO 9001 Quality system for production. Assist with the manufacturing of kits as time permits.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure that production work is in accordance with the good manufacturing practices appropriate to our industry.
* Ensure all production work is carried out according to our ISO 9001 Quality System.
* Help in the preparation of production and quality control SOPs.
* Help with the timely manufacture and QC testing of our kits.
* Maintain adequate stocks of laboratory consumables and our bacterial library.
* Ensure good laboratory practices in the QC/microbiology laboratory.
* Help to promote safe practices within the Mansfield production environment.
* Review H&S/COSHH risk assessments to ensure safe working practices are observed.
* Conduct temperature monitoring as required.
* Conduct equipment verifications as required.
* Maintain a clean and tidy laboratory area.
* Train other staff members in basic aseptic and microbiological techniques.
Requirements:
* This role will suite someone who is self-reliant, with excellent organizational skills allied to good practical microbiology experience e.g. working with and maintaining pure cultures, performing accurate serial dilutions, and running ELISA tests.
* Preferably with at least 2 years’ job experience with a Microbiology or related Biological Sciences qualification.