Consumables Manufacturing Associate

Your Role at ONI:

• Own manufacturing and quality assessment of consumable products from raw materials as directed by the Manufacturing Supervisor
• Review and suggest improvements to the weekly production plan as set out by the Manufacturing Supervisor
• Review and suggest improvements to the work instructions and manufacturing routing cards
• Track key production metrics and compiling and presenting regular reports, with content and cadence specified by the Manufacturing Supervisor
• Ensure the laboratory area is organised efficiently and all documentation related to production is filed appropriately, according to the laboratory work instructions
• Ensure that any likely delays or issues are communicated to the appropriate Team Lead in a timely manner
• Perform quality checks of raw materials, reagents, and finished products in accordance with work instructions, and suggesting improvements
• Prepare and share quality metrics reports for consumable products, as determined by the Quality lead
• Own equipment upkeep, calibration and maintenance by following standard operating procedures
• Perform material and labour transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning system, including opening and closing work orders and building assemblies on Netsuite
• Implementing 5S principles and structured lab management practices ensures the lab remains organized, efficient, and well-maintained for day-to-day operations

Essential skills and Qualifications:

• Worked in a laboratory setting using best laboratory practices and techniques related to cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry research 
• Measured and compiled of analytic data and presented key findings to colleagues, team lead/line manager relating to process and quality
• Tested products for key characteristics i.e. lability, viscosity, photosensitivity, stability
• Prepared and presented research data to a broader technical team
• Obtained a higher qualification (BSc, MSc, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant area of science

Desired skills and Qualifications:

• Worked in a laboratory research environment for fluorescence microscopy (in either academia or industry)