By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Reports To:        QC Team Leader

Location:            Bristol, UK

Hours of Work:  18 month contract, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Position Summary:

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Bio-Techne is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality biological reagents and is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join their growing team  in Bristol. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and dynamic team of Analysts working on QC analysis for Tocris (a Bio-Techne Brand), testing the products of complex syntheses of biologically active library compounds and novel custom synthesis work for both internal research initiatives and external clients.

Experience and Qualifications

A minimum of A level in a scientific subject (chemistry A level desirable)

Experience of working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous

IT skills and competency with Microsoft software packages

Safe and responsible working manner in laboratory areas

Attributes

In order to qualify for this position, you will need to be authorised to live and work in the UK

Excellent verbal and written communication, and listening skills

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

A team player with a collaborative outlook

High level of personal and independent productivity

Ability to balance initiative whilst working within the remit of the role and documented procedures

Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Willingness to take feedback onboard and learn from mistakes

Roles & Responsibilities:

To receipt and book in samples, send samples to external testing laboratories, and process receipt of results.

To carry out QC tests subject to experience and training. Techniques to include: MS, NMR, FT-IR, UV/Vis, Fluorescence, Karl Fischer, Optical Rotation and Solubility.

To work within and promote our safe working practices, abiding by the COSHH regulations and maintaining a high level of tidiness.

To be familiar and competent in all required QC and analytical techniques through on the job training and external courses where appropriate.

Write and amend standard operating procedures, test methods, specifications and other documents as required.

Carry out calibration of QC laboratory equipment as required.

Prepare and maintain stocks of reagents, solvents, chemicals and consumables as required.

Work to maximise productivity and meet targets and deadlines with minimal personal errors.

Maintain a high standard of laboratory work with regard to both practical output and documentation, including GMP standard work.

Adhere to all documented procedures relating to the work carried out.

Bio-techne, an Employer of Choice:

Competitive base salary, annual performance-based salary reviews and participation in Bio-Techne bonus scheme

A comprehensive benefits package including access to private Bupa health and dental cover, Life Assurance, Long-term Absence Cover, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Participation in a highly favourable pension scheme with up to 9 % employer contribution (depending on employee contribution eg. 6 % employee, 9 % employer).

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Training support as required, in addition to regular on-site Lunch & Learn talks from industry and academic leaders in the field and possibility of attending relevant conferences

25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

In-work perks such as free car parking, coffee, tea, fruit and snacks!

A very active social committee who organise regular events such as “pub”-quizzes, pizza lunches, escape rooms, go-karting and many more.

We are looking forward to reading your application.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging. We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.