Production Technician

Overall Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Producing Solus diagnostic kits and assays, and the range of consumables for the Lactoscope milk analyser in accordance with GMP and current quality standards
• Supporting senior members of staff in demand planning, stock control and procurement of raw materials
• Preparation of coated microwell plates including Streptavidin plates.
• Preparation of diagnostic reagents
• Completing quality-controlled forms (Batch Manufacturing Record) paperwork in their entirety in a neat and readable manner
• Support in reviewing and generating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and other controlled documents
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Batch Manufacturing Records and Certificates of Analysis for raw materials and finished products
• Dispensing of reagents with some heavy lifting required.
• To actively participate in the QC analysis of all diagnostic kits manufactured in Mansfield where relevant
• Packing of diagnostic kits (and microwell plates)
• Preparation of ‘basic’ microbiology culture media
• Participate in ‘basic’ microbiological techniques such as cell enumeration and ‘basic’ confirmatory tests
• Actively involved in maintaining a clean and tidy working environment in both the production and laboratory areas, and general ‘good housekeeping’
• Actively involved in health and safety aspects of the laboratory and production areas (including helping to produce risk assessments) and ensuring others work in a ‘safe’ manner