Laboratory Technician

Who they are

aVaxziPen Limited are a biotech based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, who have developed a novel needle-free solid dose vaccine delivery technology. Their vision is a world where access to vaccines is universal, and population health is not impacted by preventable disease. Their mission is to transform the vaccine landscape by removing barriers to better vaccine uptake such as cold chain logistics and needles and syringes.

The technology consists of two key elements, the solid dose vaccine (SDV) and a needle-free pen administration system. The SDV contains the vaccine, formulated with stabilisers and structural agents to create a robust and thermally stable vaccine dose. This dose is then pre-loaded into a disposable cassette that is attached to a reusable spring-powered injector pen that rapidly delivers the dose subcutaneously with minimal sensation. aVaxziPen’s solid dose vaccine technology addresses many of the problems that lead to vaccine wastage and suboptimal vaccine uptake, as well as significantly improving the performance of a wide range of vaccine candidates. The solid dose presentation offers excellent thermal stability, reducing wastage and greatly increasing the distribution reach of vaccines, particularly in LMICs, is needle-free by design, eliminating the risk of needle-stick injury and offers simple and rapid administration.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the laboratory is fully functional, well stocked and organised at all times:

• Monitoring and maintaining (by ordering) general laboratory stocks
• Ordering specific consumables, reagents and excipients as requested
• Scheduling and organising waste collections
• Laboratory cleaning and general maintenance

Responsible for the laboratory equipment and the calibration/maintenance schedule:

• Scheduling and organising external equipment calibration/maintenance
• Performing internal equipment calibration/maintenance
• Organising activities required to fix/replace any broken equipment

Responsible for the Goods Inwards process:

• Receipt of goods
• The main point of contact for all staff and external lab contractors for laboratory management activities
• Managing key external relationships with consumables and maintenance parties
• Maintaining and promoting quality standards within the laboratories
• Maintaining and promoting H&S standards within the laboratories
• Supporting the Goods Outwards process as required
• Experience working in a GMP Environment Preferred but not essential
• Supporting the Quality Document Management System as required.

The ideal candidate

Essential Knowledge

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment
• Excellent organisation skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Flexible and adaptable, able to prioritise
• Quality minded
• Must have COSHH experience and knowledge
• Team player and positive attitude towards continuous improvement
• Computer literacy is essential: Outlook email, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel