Manufacturing Technician
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Job Description
Refeyn is the worlds pioneer in mass photometry a groundbreaking technology that weighs individual molecules and particles with light. It transforms our ability to characterise the composition structure and dynamics of biomolecules and biomolecular complexes nanostructures and viral capsids.
Since being spun out of the University of Oxford in 2018Refeyn has been developing mass photometry instruments and delivering them to customers around the world at leading academic institutions and in biopharma. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of what mass photometry can achieve.
With headquarters in Oxford UK as well as offices in the US we are a growing global company with a team of over 170 employees (and growing). In addition to achieving market success Refeyn has attracted a high level of investment we raised $70m in our Series B funding round in March 2022.
At Refeyn we are fiercely proud of our talented workforce whose creativity tenacity and skills have enabled us to evolve into a successful wellfunded and rapidly growing company in just a few years. To achieve our ambitions to transform analytical workflows in the life sciences biopharma and beyond with mass photometry we are continuing to expand our workforce.
We strive to be an outstanding place to work by maintaining a positive and inclusive culture offering competitive salaries and benefits encouraging ongoing training and development plus of course plenty of other perks.
The Role:
Are you a skilled technician with a passion for precision Were looking for a Manufacturing Technician to assemble test repair and refurbish cuttingedge instrumentation we are producing. Our product integrate lasers electrooptic systems 3D positioners and detection using high specification video cameras. Instrument assembly therefore largely involves electronics boxbuild and optical alignment and with subassembly components and full system build. Collection and strict management of data is also a key element of the role as is involvement in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects.
What were looking for:
Strong assembly skills with attention to detail
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to Continuous Improvement and data accuracy
Be part of a dynamic team Apply today !
Key Responsibilities:
- Assembly and test of Mass Photometer instruments:
- Producing electrical harnesses
- Assembling electronic subsystems
- Assembling and aligning optical components.
- Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) Test routines are bespoke to Refeyn but clearly documented training will be given.
- Producing equipment to detailed Work Instructions assembly instructions and documented test routines.
- Involvement at all stages of the wider operations and manufacturing processes for example:
- To understand design and implement lean manufacturing techniques to ensure the manufacture of both electronic and optical systems is well organised straightforward to perform and provides an economical process.
- Work with bills of material part procurement and stock holding to ensure forward planning and smooth running of the operations activities.
- Continuous improvement of operations facilities tools and techniques. Having a continual focus on operations processes to increase productivity and reduce costs.
- Document protocols inprocess results issues and potential improvements during operations activities. Archive of test results and tracking of key performance metrics.
Qualifications
University degree in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience
Skills & Experience required:
Relevant industrial operations experience (approx. 3 years)
- Working in a laboratory environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling of lasers and optics.
- Ability to assemble electronic subsystems including fault finding (eg continuity testing).
- Experience of assembly of high precision and/or delicate parts optics handling and use of lasers.
- Some experience of testing hightechnology equipment prior to shipping.
Desirable:
- Experience of optical alignment using laser systems. Laser safety training to Class 4 laser use.
- Previous experience of assembling and testing scientific instrumentation.
Location:
This position is fully based onsite 5 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore Trade City)
Additional Requirements:
- Right to work in relevant country required as standard for all roles
Why work for Refeyn
Compensation and core benefits
- We anticipate a salary between 26000 and 35000 for this role depending on the candidates experience.
- 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
- Up to 7 employer matched pension contribution
- Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover income protection and life insurance
- Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.
Benefits UK:
Family Friendly Benefits
- Refeyn offers the Enjoy Benefits Nursery Scheme to employees after 3 months and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.
Supporting your Development
- All employees receive access to Linkedin Learning which offers thousands of courses to support their personal and professional development. We also run frequent training sessions on both hard and soft skills.
Creating an Engaging Culture
- Refeyn supports hybrid working where the role allows and offers flexible start and finish times. We also have a subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees and a vibrant social calendar which includes holiday parties and midsummer festivals plus an annual team budget for managers to plan teambuilding activities.
We are happy to provide more information about our UK benefits.
Refeyn is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We are working hard to create a safe and empowering environment for all and firmly believe that there is great strength in building teams with different voices experiences perspectives and backgrounds. We welcome applicants from all sections of society to join us on our mission to transform analytical workflows using the power of light.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
