Test Validation and Reagent Production Manager (ID1822)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Ebrill 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £35,857 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35,857 - £38,551 Pro-rata for job share |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Mai 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | KT15 3NB |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 351168/1 |
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In this post, you will be primarily responsible for test validation in Laboratory Testing and the production and delivery of a wide portfolio of immuno-diagnostic reagents cell cultures and services (e.g. troubleshooting, kit production, test consultancy and bespoke reagent production) which support Laboratory Testing, research areas, surveillance activity and provide commercial income.
Reagent Production & Product Support
To manage the RPU4 portfolio of approx. 80 products including virus and bacteria to ensure availability of high quality, validated products to meet customer demand. Products are supplied for use within the AHPA and for commercial sale and meet the ISO 9001 quality standard.
To maximise & develop commercial income from reagent sales through liaison with business unit, contact with commercial customers and product development.
Provision of specialist advice and support including troubleshooting, serological test validation, rationalisation of procedures to customers.
Liaise closely with managers and technical staff in SLSD, CTC, ASU, and Bacteriology to ensure that customer requirements are met.
To manage the Integra stock management system and associated processes to ensure reagent orders are received and dispatched to customers effectively. Ensure stock issue problems are managed, liaising with end users and finance staff to resolve.
To carry out ad-hoc project work.
Test Validation
To lead validation projects of immuno-diagnostic kits and reagents for use by AHPA, from planning stage through practical work to completion of validation report.
Test Troubleshooting
To effectively manage work relating to test support and troubleshooting of reagents; discussing issues with test/disease consultants to manage and resolve issues related to diagnostic reagents and tests. To organise meetings as required with customers.
Quality
To carry out all work to ISO 9001:2015 standards and to ensure that all key documentation - SOPs, training records, quality verification and production records are maintained.
Safety
To ensure staff are aware of safety regulations and safety notices/alerts are passed onto the unit. Attending departmental safety meetings and liaising with relevant safety staff in order to raise & resolve safety issues.
To maintain a safe working environment in accordance with safety standards and COSHH regulations including the regular review of risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
Management
Direct management of one EO member of staff. Functionally manage other EO staff for reagent production or test validation purposes.
To contribute towards Science Capability Animal Health (SCAH) initiatives to support Biotechnology aspects of the APHA site regeneration plan.