Medical Affairs Assistant

OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions. We believe in creating products and partnerships that enable clinicians to deliver personalised healthcare to patients and that empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation of precision medicines.

** This position is a fixed-term contract, ending in December 2028 **

An opportunity has arisen in our Medical Affairs team for a Medical Affairs Assistant. This role offers a great blend of laboratory and administrative work, supporting FISH processing activities.

What you’ll be doing for us:

• Ensure smooth and efficient running of the laboratory, including consumables, reagents, microscopes, equipment and software within the MA team


• Process FISH workload, using FFPE, haematological and prenatal specimens to support QC and studies in the medical affairs team


• Responsible for sample receipt, release, shipment, storage and disposal following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhering to the Human Tissue Act (2004)


• Laboratory duties such as biological sample culturing, harvesting, and fixed cell slide preparation


• Sectioning of FFPE tissue blocks and FFPE slide preparation


• Maintain laboratory records and LIMS, making sure they are up to date and accurate


• Perform image capture of FISH slides using automation or manual methods


• Support with maintaining appropriate proportion of the quality management system, including procedures and audits


• To comply with all site quality management systems, regulations and health and safety procedures (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 27001:2022, (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR), GCLP and Human Tissue Act (2004))


• To complete any other tasks as commensurate with the level and nature of the post as delegated by the line manager.

What we are looking for in you

Essential

• A bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, or similar subject OR a minimum of one year laboratory experience


• Basic knowledge of FISH processing


• Good document practice


• High accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently on routine tasks, while knowing when to seek support


• Able to work accurately and efficiently in a high-volume, process-driven, and protocol-driven environment


• Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable

• Previous experience with FISH


• Experience with microscopy and microtomy


• Experience in cell culture techniques


• Knowledge and previous use of a LIMS


• Familiarity with working to defined protocols or standard operating procedures (SOPs).

In return you will receive: 

• Competitive salary


• Pension Scheme (10% non-contributory)


• Private Health Insurance


• Private Dental Insurance


• Group Income Protection


• Group Life Assurance


• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays


• High Street Discount Scheme.

Application is via CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations and notice period.

Please note that we will need to establish your right to work during the recruitment process.