At AliveDx, we empower diagnostic insights, transform patient care, and innovate for life. With over 30-years in in-vitro diagnostics, we put the health of patients first by creating innovative solutions designed for faster diagnostic results. Alba–– our blood bank reagents portfolio–– and MosaiQ®–– one of the first multiplexing and multimodality automated testing platforms––are designed to make labs more efficient and clinical decision-making more effective. Our journey started as Alba Bioscience, and later, Quotient. Today, as AliveDx, we innovate for life.
LAB TECHNICIAN, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
AliveDx is recruiting for a Lab Technician to join the Alba team based in Edinburgh. The role is a full‑time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
The Senior Scientist will lead, co‑ordinate, supervise and undertake Design and Development projects.
YOUR MISSION
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Prepare reagents and buffer formulations as requested, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.
- Perform sample preparation as required, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness, including regular cleaning of labware and equipment.
- Maintain and follow maintenance/cleaning schedules for laboratory equipment and workspaces.
- Monitor and manage internal stocks of reagents, chemicals and consumables, highlighting low stock levels and upcoming expirations.
- Ensure stock inventories are kept up to date and accurately recorded.
- Place internal orders and track receipt of goods, ensuring smooth stock replenishment.
- Support team with project activities.
- Train new staff in general laboratory procedures ensuring consistency and efficiency in task execution.
- Offer guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced staff.
- Work collaboratively across teams, demonstrating reliability, a positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork.
- Maintain full traceability of maintenance and cleaning activities, ensuring adherence to Good Documentation Practice.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Actively participate in continuous training and team meetings, contributing constructively and sharing ideas.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- Three Higher qualifications including one in a Science subject and Math’s or English
- Knowledge of and some experience with core IT packages i.e., MS Office
- Understanding of basic laboratory procedures and best practices.
- Ability to follow SOPs, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards
- Good documentation and record- keeping skills, ensuring full traceability of work
WHAT WE OFFER
- A highly dynamic and growing environment.
- An opportunity to live your passion for intrapreneurial mindset, where cultivating innovation and customer centricity are at the heart of everything we do.
- A flexible working environment where applicable and 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.
Interested ? We look forward to receiving your application.
AliveDx is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of nationality, sex, disability, region/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on competences, performance and business needs.
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