Senior Facilities Specialist - Motherwell, United Kingdom - Antibody Analytics Ltd

Antibody Analytics Ltd

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Motherwell, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Title Senior Facilities Specialist

Department Operational Support

Reports to Facilities Supervisor

ANTIBODY ANALYTICS - WHO WE ARE

We are an innovative and vibrant biotechnology company.

We believe that scientists deserve the best data and patients deserve the best drugs, so our mission is to provide our drug development partners with data of outstanding quality which gives them confidence to expedite new healthcare solutions to market.

We began in 2015 and through our expertise, technology, and amazing employees we have grown to where we are today, and we plan to keep on growing.

We're not all scientists and academics, we are a diverse, talented, and fun team who enjoy the occasional pizza Friday, but what's at the core of what we do is our culture and values - that's what makes us proud and stand out.

THE ROLE

The Senior Facilities Specialist role consolidates and expands existing skills gained as a Lab Support Operative and incorporates an in depth understanding of Equipment maintenance and qualification processes.

You will manage, support, train and mentor the Junior Lab Support Operative(s) and Lab Support Operative(s) under the guidance of the Facilities Manager and oversee the day to day booking in, management and qualification/maintenance of equipment within our LIM systems.

As Senior Facilities Specialist you are responsible for scheduling both your own and the teams' workload in collaboration with the Facilities Manager, while supporting the Company to achieve its goals.

WHAT WE EXPECT YOU TO DO

Laboratory Equipment and Facilities

Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures and define department specific training of these processes for all relevant equipment.
Maintain accurate equipment maintenance records, ensuring maintenance is performed within assigned maintenance windows for all laboratory equipment and the facility.
Maintain equipment out of use and repair logs within the LIMS system ensuring timely turnarounds for repairs of equipment.
Working with the procurement and Operations teams, arrange and supervise the purchasing of laboratory equipment.
Supervise the accurate booking in of laboratory equipment into the LIMS
Work with equipment suppliers and engineers to supervise the proper installation of laboratory equipment
Work with external Engineers and the Operations & Quality departments to develop, arrange and complete qualification documents which are relevant to the use of the equipment.
Responsible for the upkeep of required spare parts required for routine replacement and repairs.
Work with senior members of the Operations team and suppliers to arrange relevant and costeffective service contracts for critical equipment.
Seek out costsaving opportunities and capitalise on these once found.

Documentation

Prepare and review well designed, and formatted documentation for the purposes of, but not limited to SOP's and equipment qualification.
Identify and lead on implementing significant changes to Equipment Management and Qualification processes.
Understand and follow current processes within Operational Support relating to Equipment Management and Qualification.
Review and update Facilities Management processes and Equipment SOPs to ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).

Compliance

Champion a continual improvement ethos within the team, investigating and implementing systems and processes where needed.
Confidently use and train others in the Company LIMS system covering all aspects of your team.
Implement new systems/processes when required, and effectively communicate changes to relevant departments.
Work with the Quality department to ensure the completion of any required actions highlighted in Quality audits.
Work with the Quality department to add new service contract providers to the Approved Suppliers list.

Health and Safety

Ensure your team is adhering to health and safety regulations and policies to minimise risk in the workplace, including preparation of COSHH and risk assessments.
Ensuring Lone Worker Procedure is adhered to and alarms available.

Management and Development

Where possible implement, and deliver departmental training to colleagues across the business, providing effective feedback throughout.
Undertake recruitment and selection of new team members as and when needed.
Lead the team through communication to maintain high levels of motivation and morale.
Support and guide the team with the implementation of process improvements and new processes.
Implement learning and development plans through performance and training reviews.
Line Manage, support, and develop those in the team.
Define, implement, and manage induction training plans for new employees.
Actively partake in the development of apprenticeship schemes within the Operational Support and wider teams.
Support the Facilities Manager with delivering projects