Operations Technician

Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) provides world class genetic research solutions to leading clinical and academic research institutions. We are a rapidly growing company with state-of-the-art facilities and over 100 employees based at our Cytocell® office in Cambridge and our head office in Oxford. With customers in over 60 countries worldwide and ambitious expansion plans, we have a strong reputation and increasing share in the large and growing genomic medicine market.

An opportunity has arisen in our Operations Team, which is responsible for manufacturing, packing, shipping, health & safety and facilities management coordination.

Reporting to Operations Supervisor, you will work as part of the team carrying out a variety of tasks in the Production process, in particular final product assembly, dispatch and warehouse duties. 

Your duties will include:

• Assembly of final product following precise specifications
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of materials and reagents within the kit assembly area
• Raising Material Transfer Form requests to replace stock as necessary
• Warehouse Goods-In tasks such as physical movement of stock from Goods In area to the Warehouse. Packing and putting stock away. Ensuring all stock movements are accurately recorded
• Assisting, when required, with keying orders into the SAGE accounting system
• Preparing products from picking sheets for outbound shipping
• Executing and documenting tasks using approved ISO compliant documentation
• Adhering to procedures documented in the Cytocell quality system and ensuring that any non-compliances are reported in a timely manner using approved procedures
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment at all times
• Ensuring safety related issues are reported, including completing relevant documentation

You will have:

• A scientific qualification, ideally A Level standard or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience within a production environment
• Good computer literacy
• The ability to work to deadlines within exacting processes in line with guidelines and under close supervision
• The ability to work well as part of a team and independently in a sometimes highly pressured environment

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

In return you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Pension Scheme (10% non-contributory)
• Private Health Insurance
• 21 days holiday rising with service
• High Street Discount Scheme

Application is via CV & a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations and confirming you have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications is 23 July 2021.

No agencies please