Technician

THE ROLE

The Technician role will build necessary experience and foundations to provide essential support to the scientific operations of the organisation, particularly in Equipment Management, Maintenance and Qualification which are aimed at ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory practices and delivering high quality data to our customers.

The role involves providing Operational support to the company to ensure effective organisation of all aspects of a research laboratory, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and collaborating with colleagues to provide all the necessary materials, equipment and samples for a customer study on time and to a high-quality standard. You will receive the required training and development for this role and through your learning and knowledge, quickly understand the value and importance of this role.

WHAT WE EXPECT YOU TO DO

Equipment Receipt & Installation

• Gather quotes for equipment as identified by Operational needs.
• Following set instructions, receive, inspect and book new equipment into system against their corresponding SOP.

Equipment Qualification

• Prepare & Complete Installation Qualifications of new equipment, submitting this for Technical & Quality review.
• With support from Technical Leads & Senior Facilities Specialist, prepare & complete Operational Qualification documents for non-DGE equipment.
• Perform preapproved routine Performance Qualifications of standard equipment with support from Technical Leads.
• Update booked in equipment on LIMS to reflect equipment qualification status.
• Aid Senior Facilities Specialist in the upkeep of the Equipment Qualification Inventory

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the laboratory and all laboratory equipment.
• Record completion of maintenance activities in LIMS system as per Quality Management System.
• Alongside the Senior Facilities Specialist, define & communicate the maintenance schedule to ensure maintenance is complete within assigned maintenance windows
• Perform basic troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment, independently contacting service contract suppliers and bringing potential solutions to the Senior Facilities Specialist
• Alongside the Senior Facilities Specialist, gather Service Contract information, presenting info to COO and ensuring critical equipment is covered by an appropriate service contract.
• Aid in the upkeep of required spare parts for routine replacement and repairs
• With support from the EMS Administrator, Troubleshoot and respond to alarm event notifications on the Equipment Monitoring System.
• Support the PAT testing of Operations equipment alongside the Facilities Manager

Laboratory Support

• Sourcing of basic laboratory equipment (lab chairs etc).
• On occasions, prepare routine non-sterile reagents for maintenance.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Good Documentation Practices resulting in completed documents, which require minimal revision upon review.
• Identify and perform both simple and complex changes to SOP’s
• Where appropriate, author and implement new SOP’s.
• Lead & contribute to Risk Assessments of tasks and events, supported by the Quality Department
• Lead & contribute to Deviation Investigations, supported by the Quality Department

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance of COSHH documentation in support of correct handling and storage.
• Ensure compliance of COSHH documentation in support of disposal of materials and biological waste.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies in the workplace.
• Contribute to the preparation of COSHH and identify risk assessments, supported by the Health & Safety Committee.

Learning & Development

• Participate in projects and required training to enhance learning and ongoing development, ensuring uniformity throughout the department and process.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

We would like you to have the following:

• An enthusiasm for science and a willingness to learn are the key requirements for this role.
• Someone who is self-motivated, proactive and wanting to grow and develop their career with us.
• 5 x A - C National 4’s or 5’s or equivalent (incl. English) is desirable.
• Previous work experience in a similar environment is desirable but not essential.

To support a culture within RoukenBio which is aligned to our company values and behaviours, we would like you to be:

• Able to prioritise day to day work without supervision.
• Highly organised, be productive with the ability to deliver your work on time and to a high standard.
• Friendly with a helpful attitude, always looking to identify areas where the team can support and add value to the Operations teams to improve efficiencies.
• Self-aware, have emotional intelligence with the ability to see things from others’ perspective.
• Engaging and communicative with all colleagues to continually enhance knowledge and experience.

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US

You will get the chance to learn, grow, develop, and enhance your career within a biotechnology company at the forefront of drug development strategies. In addition, the company offers the following benefits package:

• Starting salary of £24,479 which is linked to performance related pay.
• Pension.
• 32 days holiday per annum (inclusive of public holidays) which increases to a maximum of 37.
• Death in Benefit Service which includes access to a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Flexible working.
• Yearly Audible subscription.