Scientist I

Job Title: Manufacturing Scientist I

Reports To: Material Qualification Team Leader

Group/Division: Specialty Diagnostics Group / Microbiology Division

Career Band and Track: Band 4 / Professional

Job Family: Operations

Location: Basingstoke

No. of Direct Reports: 0

General Responsibilities

• Practical laboratory testing of peptones in a wide range of DCM formulations to qualify performance
• Planning and execution of testing in accordance with agreed timelines
• Able to work independently
• Able to interpret unexpected results and expected to highlight solutions to problems.
• Works on several tasks simultaneously and able to balance changing needs
• Produces excellent written reports and effective capture of testing data
• Expected to give regular updates to assigned tasks to Supervisor and at daily accountability meetings
• Able to interpret data and draw valid conclusions
• Fulfilling the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Oxoid Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: The jobholder should hold a degree or equivalent in a microbiological (or related) subject. Some experience in a microbiology laboratory and as an end user of Oxoid products would be of benefit, but is not essential. The jobholder will be expected to handle class 2 (and 3, depending on vaccination status) microorganisms and hazardous chemicals in a safe manner, according to the department and company safety rules. The jobholder should demonstrate good organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work alone with minimal guidance.