Overview

We are a leading biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative biological products. Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst to join our dynamic team in Newbury. You will be working in a quality lead environment to provide full laboratory diagnostics and conduct a variety of QC tests to ensure that all laboratory products are up to standard and meet company schedule deadlines.Working Hours: Monday – Friday 9am to 5 pm (Flexible Hours Available) + Occasional Weekend Day (Rota).The RoleDelivering work in line with the laboratory work schedule and within allotted deadlines whilst followingand adhering to procedures by;○ Receiving, isolating, identifying and storing bacterial pathogens○ Performing laboratory diagnostic testing, QC testing on the antigen and final productmanufactured.○ Performing molecular and serological analysis of isolates○ Initiating production of antigen.○ Flagging issues affecting schedule delivery.○ Liaison / Communication with other members of staff / departments.○ Reporting any potential or identified issues to your Supervisor / ManagerMaintaining Quality, Health and Safety and required company standards through;○ Following and adhering to all procedures○ Accurately recording all performed tasks and results.○ Assist in any Quality Control investigations and laboratory development projects as they arise.○ Compliance to Quality standards and Health & Safety Regulations○ Maintaining training records.Contribute to the development of the Company’s operational process by;○ Maintaining effective working relationships to make sure that the laboratory is running smoothly.○ Maintaining / Cleaning and use of laboratory equipment.○ Removal of bio-hazard waste and cleaning of laboratory as required.○ Highlighting and maintaining stock levels of consumables, sterile equipment, test reagents andraw materials.Experience RequiredGood practical skills and the knowledge of microbiology/ laboratory techniques and processes;The ability to meet targets and deadlines;Good interpersonal and communication skills;Good accuracy and attention to detail;Good time management, planning, organising and recording skills;Experience of working in a busy environment, as part of a team with the ability to switch between and complete multiple tasks within allotted timelines.A clear understanding and experience of Quality/ Health and Safety requirements in a laboratory/production environment.Good analysing and decision making skills

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