Laboratory Technician – Development
Reports to: Assay Systems Manager
Job Purpose
To join the Research & Development department performing tasks to assist with the development of a range of nucleic acid based diagnostic tests on to Atlas’ point-of-care diagnostic platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Performance & maintenance of laboratory Quality Management procedures
- Quality control testing of raw materials and manufactured reagents
- Performance of experimental procedures as directed by Scientists/Project Leaders
- Laboratory report writing & presentation of results. Research and development, testing and validation of performance of assay reagents and assay protocols.
Key Skills
Qualifications
- BSc in relevant biological science
Work Experience
- Previous experience as a laboratory technician is essential (+BSc is advantageous)
Advantageous -
- Commercial laboratory experience
- Working within a Quality Management System
Skills & knowledge - essential
- Laboratory based, scientific background
- Preparation of reagents & materials to recipe
Advantageous -
- Working to & writing SOPs
- Microbiology to class II containment level
- Equipment calibration & performance verification
- PCR/molecular biology techniques
- Development of QC procedures, methods & processes
General skills - essential
- Working to timescales/deadlines
Teamwork - essential
- Ability to follow detailed procedures accurately
- Good self/time management
- Technical report/procedure writing would be advantageous
Company background
Atlas Genetics Ltd is a rapidly growing in vitro diagnostics company that is seeking to expand its commercial development activities by recruiting highly experienced and talented individuals who, through initiative and self-motivation, can drive the company to meet its ambitious targets.
Based in modern custom built laboratories in Trowbridge, near Bath, Atlas Genetics is developing the next generation Point-of-Care diagnostic platform incorporating both nucleic acid and immunoassay technologies. This system, initially targeting infectious diseases, will revolutionise patient diagnosis, providing ultra-rapid, laboratory-quality tests to clinics and doctor’s offices, allowing a single appointment, ‘test & treat’ approach for many diseases.
Atlas Genetics is a young, dynamic company, working in one of the most cutting-edge areas in medical diagnostics. Employees should have a flexible and energetic working style, where proactive input from all is encouraged and employee-led initiatives are welcomed.
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Atlas Genetics Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.