Refeyn is the world's pioneer in mass photometry – a ground-breaking 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 2018, Refeyn 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 130 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, well-funded 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:
We are looking for a Laboratory Test Technician to join our Quality/ Software Team, here on our site in Oxford. In this role, you will ensure the final quality of finished products leaving our site through a detailed set of checks and measurements, as described by our internal test procedures.
Working within a cross-functional team, you will engage in and drive continuous quality improvements of our instruments by analysing data trends, performing root cause analysis and validation of improvement actions.
We have a great team, and a truly global ambition – all of which position us for rapid growth. Joining at this stage in the company’s development represents the opportunity to work on a new and innovative product offering, and to grow with the company as it progresses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform molecular mass measurements of samples in solution on Mass Photometers, as specified by internal test process documentation.
- Record data in a methodical manner according to standard procedures and templates, reporting results as required in accordance with the Quality Team.
- Work closely with members of the Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure smooth travel of instruments through production, helping to resolve any issues observed during this process.
- Manage and maintain stocks of test substances (proteins, DNA etc.) to ensure availability as required, and ensuring quality is optimised for use when testing instruments.
- Continuously improve manufacturing processes with a view to improving success of customer installations.
- Measure and evaluate performance trends, proactively working with R&D, Production and Customer Service to keep improving the repeatability of our products.
Skills & Experience required:
- Experience of management and handling of biological substances including understanding storage and transportation requirements
- Use of sampling and test equipment (e.g. pipettes, sample wells, glass slides etc.) to ensure accurate volumes and concentrations of test substances
- Experience working in quality-controlled manufacturing environments, with understanding of Quality Management Systems
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in biology or biomolecular field desirable
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, excess-free private health insurance, critical illness cover and income protection, up to 7% employer pension contribution, salary sacrifice nursery scheme, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, charitable giving, development opportunities, wellbeing resources, gym and retail discounts plus on-site snacks and lunches.
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.
