Primary Production Scientist

Primary Production Scientist

Location: Alva, Clackmannanshire - FK12 5DQ
Salary: GBP23,877 - GBP28,011 DOE + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: Alternate weeks: Week 1: 8 am - 5 pm Monday to Thursday; 8 am - 3.30 pm Friday.
Week 2: 8 am - 5 pm Monday to Thursday

Benefits:

• 34 days leave including bank holidays
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discount card.

AccuBio Ltd. (manufacturers of In vitro Medical Devices) are currently recruiting for a Primary Production Scientist to join our Primary Production team.

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will have main responsibilities in manufacturing and in-process testing of the reagents and component parts of medical devices, and the attendant completion of batch records, routine monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with current expectations of ISO13485: 2016 and principles of Good Manufacturing Practice.

Responsibilities:

Main Areas:

• Manufacture of medical device reagents and components to strict quality standards and in line with planned manufacturing timelines and KPIs
• In-process testing of components to ensure compliance with defined parameters at all stages of manufacturing
• Operation, cleaning and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment associated with product manufacturing
• Completion of batch manufacturing records and associated documentation to the appropriate standard, in compliance with ISO13485 and GMP
• Routine monitoring of equipment and production laboratories to ensure compliance with defined parameters and escalation of any issues arising from this
• Assist in investigations of out of specification results or product failures
• Maintain compliance with QMS policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and preferably have at least 1 years' experience within a GMP based medical device manufacturing environment, or similar industry.

Essential:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, plus relevant work experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Clear written and spoken communication skills
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Attention to detail with a thorough and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility
• Proactive and able to work effectively independently or within a team

Desirable:

• Appropriate experience in a medical device or similarly regulated industry

About us:

AccuBio is a UK based company (2022), wholly owned by Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech, who were formed in 2005. Our company vision is to become a great enterprise in the field of global in-vitro diagnostics, that integrates global science and technology to provide health diagnosis and support for life.

Core values:

• Continuous Innovation
• Customer Orientation
• Challenge the Impossible
• Grow Together

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.