Analytical R&D Laboratory Technician – Graduate

Type: Graduate
Region: Eastern

Owlstone Medical has a new Analytical R&D Laboratory Technician position available within our analytical science department. We are looking for someone with excellent analytical and technical skills to help develop and validate our analytical methodologies for biomarker discovery.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

• Undertake experiments intrinsic to Owlstone medical assay/application/product development projects with a focus on TD-GC-MS method development.
• Ensure experimental work adheres to department processes
• Maintain accurate up to date Laboratory records
• Other duties as assigned per qualifications

Competencies for the role

The following competencies form the core strength of analytical science department, you will have a working knowledge of the below competencies, and will be able to apply them in non-complex situations under supervision.

• Research– The ability to conduct, objective, logical, and systematic method of analysis of phenomena devised to permit the accumulation of reliable knowledge
• Protocols The ability of how to follow and validate protocols and understanding of the importance to spot, raise and resolve nonconformities and track through to a root cause analysis of any outside tolerance deviations
• Data Management- Understanding the pertinency of the data collection, data entry and verification process and data management systems
• Dissemination of Findings The ability of reporting results using the various dissemination formats available for different target audiences. Understands the importance of clear communication adapted in a manner suitable for the audience
• Analytical Concept – The understanding of rationale, theory, and subject matter in a particular scientific discipline to allow the appropriate application within an analytical role. (e.g Applying knowledge of basic chemical concepts and theories to set research questions with appropriate confidence limits, choose correct analysis technique and proficient instrument operation).
• Facilities and Safety Has the ability to assess the appropriateness of laboratory function against business deliverables and justify / implement the change when required. Also understands the importance of compliance to processes that are there to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
• Pre- analytical Has the ability to design, implement and evaluate the appropriateness of sampling methodologies and sample preparation
• Analysis Has the ability to perform routine and non-routine analysis and understands when the applied technique is fit for purpose and what associated quality control activities are required to ensure that the technique remains within established ranges and limits. When technique deviates from those established ranges and limits will be able to effectively troubleshoot.
• Critical evaluation of data Has the ability to evaluate and ensure the accuracy of data as well as spot real and non-real trends to provide an answer with confidence limits to either fulfil a customer contract or research question

Person Specification 

Education and Training

• The successful candidate is likely to have a degree in a relevant analytical science discipline
• Have practical knowledge of working in a laboratory environment

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Practical experience of working with different analytical techniques
• Experience of working in a laboratory environment

Desirable

• Experience of processing primary data into informative secondary data
• Experience of working with analytical instruments

Professional Skills

• Ability to follow procedures accurately
• Able to perform repetitive tasks to a consistent standard
• High attention to detail
• Flexible approach to changing priorities
• Good data entry skills
• Ability to work and communicate well within a team