Production Operator

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Production Operator within our biochip team.

What does our Biochip team do?

Our Biochip team manufacture products for use across our Biochip Array Technology Analysers including Evidence, Investigator, MultiStat and Evolution. Our cutting-edge technology is used in Laboratories and Hospitals to diagnose health tests as wells as veterinary samples, and food testing.

Location: 44 Largy Road, Crumlin, BT29 4RN.

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts: Hours can vary depending on what team you work in. Standard hours are 7am to 5.40pm, 4 days per week. However, night shifts are also available.

What does the Production Operator role involve?

The role of Production Operator will be working on the production of the Randox Biochip Array products.

Key duties:

• Calibration and maintenance of equipment
• The operation and troubleshooting of automated production lines involved in the assembly of instrument specific Biochip Array products.
• The accurate completion of manufacturing and stock records.
• Completion and recording of manufacturing outputs for KPIs
• The cleaning down of machines and the work area in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Monitoring of the cleanroom environment to process defined specifications
• Assisting in the training of staff in departmental procedures and systems.
• The alerting of the Biochip formulation Team Leader and Manager to any problems in the manufacture or testing of Biochip products and highlighting any non-conformances
• Accurate identification and removal of rejected biochips during assembly process
• High quality sealing and accurate labelling of Biochip Array products

Who can apply?

Essential criteria:

• Be qualified to GCSE level or have previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Be physically able to work on your feet all day.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Computer literate and confidence in the use and application of Microsoft Office packages.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, including CoSHH.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work different shift patterns.
• Hold a full driving license, as the site is quite remote.

How do I apply?

Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on they will submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.

Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.