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Formulation Technician II (DNA Technician)Thermo Fisher Scientific • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
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Formulation Technician II (DNA Technician)

Formulation Technician II (DNA Technician)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Objective:

Work in a team-based environment to manufacture high quality custom oligonucleotides in a high throughput, fast paced setting.

As a formulation technician, you will learn the basics of oligonucleotide synthesis, processing, and purification. This outstanding role allows an insight into mainstream oligonucleotide production. The role requires the ability to exercise judgement withingenerally definedpractises, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Manufacture custom primers/oligonucleotides for use in the biotechnology industry by following established protocols and standard operating procedures

Operate semi-automated and automated equipment to ensure orders are fulfilled on time

Understand scientific principles to problem solve, troubleshoot test results, evaluate alternativechoicesand exercise good judgement in selecting the best solution. Proactivelyidentifyproduction issues and give ideas/suggestions.

Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specification. With theassistanceof team members, trouble shoot processes,proceduresand product issues.

Regularly evaluate non-routine test results and either fail product or allow to continue through the production cycle.

Balance multiple tasks and prioritise critical tasks. Demonstrate knowledge in the use of basic lab techniques and basic computer knowledge.

Ensure compliance with our ISO13485 standard

Thoroughly and accurately complete documentation (completes batch records with compliance with GDP, document problems, bring deviations to the attention of the Team Leader/Supervisors). Identifyand communicate errors in documentation.

Update various Production/QC reports and spreadsheets. (Basic knowledge of Microsoft word/Excel)

Demonstrategood timemanagement resulting in efficiency of the manufacturing process. Support cost improvement initiatives by reducing failures, improvingcapacityand using supplies wisely.

Be prepared to carry out tasks in safe manner and follow all the departments EHS initiatives including wearing full PPE.Identify,fixor escalate any hazards within the department. Be familiar with COSHH and Risk Assessments.

Give and receive constructive feedback

Demonstratea good workethic.

Demonstrate good listening and social skills.

Support the department’s annual goals andobjectivesto ensure custom orders are delivered right and on time.

May berequiredto perform other related duties asrequiredand/or assigned.

Education:

BSc, HNC, HND in biology, chemistry, or equivalent.Howeverwill consider outstanding internal or external candidates without degree qualifications.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred.

Ability to work in afast pacedenvironment and willing to cross train in multiple areas within the manufacturing environment.

Contacts:

Has contact with equivalent levels of company employees, higher levelemployeesand external vendors.

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