Lead Production Operator Our client is a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security and they are looking to add a Lead Production Operator to join their Manufacturing department in Dungloe, County Donegal.
What does the Biochip team do? The Biochip team manufacture products for use across the Biochip Array Technology Analysers.
Our clients cutting-edge technology is used in Laboratories and Hospitals to diagnose health tests as wells as veterinary samples, and food testing.
Location: Dungloe, County Donegal.
Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent.
Working Hours / Shifts: 4 days week.
7am-5:40pm.
Monday to Thursday.
What does the Lead Production Operator role involve? The role of Lead Production Operator will be working on the production of the Biochip Array products.
A varied role with preparation of buffers, operation of automated equipment and use of vision QC spotting process and live monitoring of spotting equipment.
Key duties: - The Lead Production Operator will be an advanced operator in carrying out all tasks associated with the Production Operator role and will be deemed highly competent in carrying out aspects of Production procedures, specialising in either: Spotting, Assembly, Buffer Formulation or a combination of the three.
- The Lead Production Operator will be directed by, and report to - the Production Team Leader or Production Supervisor on daily tasks.
(Refer to: Teo Biochip manufacturing organisational chart).
- The Lead Production Operator will act as a reference point for Production Operators and Trainee Operators and will also be involved in the training of staff in Biochip/Assembly/Buffer Preparation processes.
- The Lead Production Operator will be trained in the majority of aspects related to Biochip Formulation, and in the event of Team Leader absence, will be capable of acting as the Production Team Leader.
- They will have added responsibility in the monitoring of critical aspects relating to the continued operation of the cleanroom areas, including: - Stock control/generation of purchase requisitions.
- Ensuring productivity logs are maintained.
- Trouble shooting and conveying pertinent issues to senior staff.
Who can apply? Essential criteria: - Be qualified to GCSE level or have previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Experience of working within a Clean room environment.
- Computer literate and be confident in the use and application of Microsoft Office packages.
- Good team working skills.
- Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Possess good organisational skills.
- Have the right to work in ROI.
Desirable: - Working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, including Co SHH.
- Experience in working to quality systems.
How do I apply? Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on, and they will submit your CV to our client for review.
This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although they may close the advert early if they receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.
The Organisation: An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, our client was at the centre of the UKs National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic.
In early 2020, they recognised the threat from COVID-19 and based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus.
Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UKs National Testing Programme and private clients alike.
Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, their expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives.
Their global success is a result of their pioneering products and the commitment & skill of their workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.
Central to our clients ethos is their drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of their talented staff play a role in this.
In order to serve their growing international markets, they require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more.
Join the team and play your part in improving the health of millions.
Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer.