Sandwich Year Laboratory Technician

· The preparation of lab glassware and plasticware following standard operating procedures. (SOPs)

· Preparation and handling of a super acid and other chemicals.

· The manufacture of buffers following standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Accurate completion of records following the principles of good document practice

· Completion of trend analysis data

· Stock control of buffers.

· Assist with company stock takes.

· Responsibility for specific departmental items of equipment. (Maintenance, calibration, cleaning)

· Maintenance of generic equipment components.

· Assist with finished goods packing.

We are looking for a science student in their second year of university interested in gaining a years' experience in industry. Ideally from one of the following disciplines: Biochemistry, Forensic Science/Investigation, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical or any other closely related Science degree. The Laboratory Technician role is a key part of the Reagents team processing glassware and preparing buffers for production activities.

BBI Solutions aim to create a world where everyone has the opportunity for a better quality of life. We have served the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years and due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Gap Year Laboratory Technician to join our team. This is a 12 Month Fixed-Term, full-time position based at our site in Crumlin running from September to September., BBI Solutions has been serving the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years and is the world's largest independent producer of immuno-diagnostics reagents. We develop and manufacture critical components for the diagnostic industry, but also apply our expertise by delivering solutions that bring critical components together in the development and manufacture of point of care and conventional tests. Furthermore, our Novarum Mobile Diagnostic Platform complements across the diagnostics workflow to interpret and share assay results. This makes BBI unique among IVD suppliers.

Our range of immuno-diagnostics reagents includes human antigens, antibodies, enzymes and serum & plasma products. With manufacturing sites spanning four continents, we produce world-renowned labels for lateral flow, ELISA assay and biosensors, including our high-quality gold nanoparticles and glucose oxidase. The acquisition of German-based DIARECT AG in June 2020 established BBI as the leading provider of antigens in the autoimmune and tick-borne IVD markets.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

• Canteen


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free flu jabs


• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site parking


• Private dental insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme


• Relocation assistance


• Sabbatical


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• No weekends