Building on 30 years of experience in transfusion diagnostics, Quotient is committed to delivering solutions that reshape the way diagnostics is practiced. Quotient has two key product portfolios, Alba by Quotient™ and MosaiQ™ by Quotient. The Alba by Quotient™ product range is comprised of high-quality reagents used to keep laboratories around the world running efficiently. They are sold directly to laboratories or through our OEM partners. MosaiQ™ by Quotient is our proprietary multiplex microarray technology, offering the world’s first fully automated, consolidated testing platform, allowing for multiple tests across different modalities. Quotient’s operations are based in Eysins, Switzerland, Edinburgh, Scotland and Chicago, Illinois.
Quotient is recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join the R&D team based in site near Penicuik (EH26 0BF). The role is a temporary position (15 months FTC) working flexible working hours. The primary function of this role is to provide a range of laboratory-based support duties to the R&D department of Quotient. There will also be involvement in assisting the scientists in more specialised tasks relating to the MosaiQ project.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The main responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring all equipment within the laboratories is calibrated and monitored.
- Preparing reagents and solutions as requested.
- Cleaning and preparation of lab ware and equipment
- Responsible for the management of internal stocks of reagents, chemicals and consumables.
- Carrying out routine sampling as required by departmental procedures.
- Place internal orders and monitor/ record receipt of goods.
- Participate in ‘in-house’ programme of continuous training and assessment.
- Following training, support the MosaiQ project by carrying out technical tasks using specialised equipment
- Communicate and liaise with managers and staff within Quotient to ensure effective delivery of agreed objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED
- HNC or HND in a Science based subject and/or appropriate experience in a lab-based environment.
- Good attention to detail and communication skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Competitive salary on offer
- Quotient offer a range of core and flexible benefits ranging from private medical cover, life assurance, additional annual leave, cycle to work, technology, experience days and access to marketplace discounts.