IDS is a leading in-vitro diagnostic solution provider to the clinical laboratory market. We develop, manufacture and market innovative immunoassays and automated immunoanalyser technologies to provide improved diagnostic outcomes for patients.
IDS Boldon is the global IDS Headquarters occupying a single, multi-disciplined site.
The site focuses on the manufacture and distribution of manual Immunoassay products. On site Purchasing, Logistics, Production, Quality Control and Process Development departments manage the supply chain, supported by local Sales Support, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Finance departments. As Group Headquarters, IDS Boldon also houses all head office functions.
We're thrilled to be recruiting a Graduate Assay Development Technician to join our R&D team at Boldon.
As part of a collaborative team, you'll engage in diverse laboratory activities crucial to developing new products. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate keen on scientific research and assay development to kick-start their career in a dynamic and innovative environment. If you're ready to contribute to advancing healthcare solutions, apply now to join our team!
Start Date: Ideally, the successful applicant will be available to join us on July 1st, with the assignment extending until September 2025.
The ASD Technician is accountable for:
• Supporting development of new products with the Project Leader.
• Ensure Laboratory is maintained and equipment is calibrated.
• Ensure the iSYS instrument is fit for purpose.
• Ensure compliance with the IDS Quality System.
Key tasks and deliverables:
• Performing daily assays.
• Manufacture of R&D buffers and reagents.
• Conducting accurate laboratory records as required.
• Compilation of data in preparation for analysis by the Project Leader.
• Perform laboratory maintenance.
• Perform routine equipment calibration.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly iSYS maintenance as required.
• Reporting of iSYS status and repairs to appropriate department.
• Uphold accurate laboratory records in accordance with IDS Quality System. Lab records include data analysis and full experimental details
• Support the preparation of draft production procedures and QC procedures.
• Support the writing of protocols/reports for verification and validation studies.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Qualifications
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science.
Skills & Knowledge
Immunoassay Techniques (desirable): Proficient in immunoassay methods
Biochemical Methodology Knowledge: Skilled in relevant biochemical methods and advanced technologies.
Deadline-Oriented: Able to work under pressure and consistently meets project deadlines.
Independent and Team-Driven: Works effectively both independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.
Equipment Proficiency: Operates essential laboratory equipment with precision and efficiency.
Compliance and Quality Focus: Adheres rigorously to quality procedures, ensuring quality and compliance standards.
Advanced MS Excel and Word Skills: Utilizes Excel and Word proficiently for data analysis and reporting.
Strong Communication: Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration and reporting.
Experience
• Experience gained from education through a Bachelor degree in a scietific subject (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or similar)
• Lab experience gained in education or industry is highly desirable
Our Values
- Embrace the unknown - every big idea starts with a bold, fundamental question: What If?
- Passion for people - our people are our greatest asset and fuel our success in service of humanity.
- Collaborate for success - we put team before self to achieve the unexpected with transparency, accountability and integrity.
- Partner with purpose - we inspire new paths with customers to accelerate positive outcomes.
Benefits
We truly value our people and provide a mix of benefits as well as providing an environment where our employees’ career and wellbeing can flourish.
Here is a taster of what we offer:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays. In addition, we offer a holiday purchase scheme where employees can purchase a further 5 days.
• Enhanced private company pension, IDS contribute up to 5% of your annual salary.
• Should you wish to opt into private healthcare, IDS will pay 50% of your healthcare cover for either single or family plans.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Platform, providing you and your family with access to wellbeing resources and therapy, as well as retailer discounts.
• Life insurance at 2x your annual salary.
• Hybrid working, consisting of a 3:2 ratio / 3 office days and 2 home days per week which is available in all roles where it is practical to do so.
• Sports and social club - a subsidised membership scheme offering four fun activities each year (go-karting, abseiling, meals out, comedy club, cinema etc)
• Free on-site parking
•Discretionary annual bonus
• Complementary tea, coffee, fruit and season treats
We are committed to supporting your career development and offer a number of incentives and rewards to recognise your contributions:
o Reward of £500 for successfully referring a friend to IDS
o Living our values award recognises and rewards those who demonstrate exemplary behaviours which support our core values.
o All ideas matter award encourages and rewards employees to be creative and put forward new ideas. Successful ideas are generously rewarded.
Diversity, equality and inclusion is really important to us and we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can truly be themselves and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to IDS.
