Lead Manufacturing Biotechnologist – Clinical Projects (12-month FTC)
Lead Manufacturing Biotechnologist – Clinical Projects (12-months FTC)
Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter
Who are we?
We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives.
Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilising ground-breaking science.
Find out more about what we do here!
Why join us?
- The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
- A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
- 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.
- A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.
- Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
- Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.
- Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.
Your new role
- We are looking for a Lead Manufacturing Biotechnologist – Clinical Projects to join our team!
- Please note - this is a temporary position for a period of 12 months initially.
- This position will be within the manufacturing team responsible for delivery of various Cell and Gene Therapy cell banks and drug products predominantly in the clinical phases of drug product development.
- The Lead Manufacturing Biotechnologist – Clinical Projects will be responsible for performing direct hands-on activities associated with the manufacture of these products meeting all required quality and regulatory standards. A typical project will involve process technical transfer and GMP translation from laboratory to cleanroom.
- You will be responsible for the manufacture of Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs) according to current Good Manufacturing Practice within a controlled clean room environment.
- Completion of quality related documentation including batch production records, change controls, incidents/deviations and risk assessments in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Planning and undertake the validation of new production processes and equipment. Routine qualification, calibration and maintenance of production equipment.
- Providing technical leadership of manufacturing projects/campaigns.
- Manufacturing point of contact for the client providing written and oral technical/batch progress updates and other information as required.
- Line management of a team of Manufacturing Biotechnologists responsible for managing employee performance, development and, if applicable, conduct with appropriate support from senior line manager and HR.
About you
- Experience of cell culture methods and techniques.
- Experience of working in an aseptic sterile manufacturing environment or supporting functions.
- Excellent working knowledge of cGMP requirements in respect of aseptic processing, contamination control, documentation and record management.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, PICS and ISO regulations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement, low error rate and right first time.
- Sets high standards for self and others.
- Customer service mindset.
- Creates a positive environment through self-awareness and social skills.
Qualifications
- Life Science degree and relevant industrial experience within a cGMP manufacturing operation.
Next Steps
If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing why you are interested and why we should hire you.
At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.
If you’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at jobs@roslinct.com. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Locations
- Edinburgh BioQuarter
About RoslinCT
RoslinCT is a global CDMO focused on Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies. It was established in 2006, built upon the ground-breaking cloning technology of Dolly the Sheep. RoslinCT is one of the first to produce clinical-grade human pluripotent stem cells and developed the first CRISPR-edited cell therapy product for a major inherited disorder, taking it from early development to commercialization.
Lead Manufacturing Biotechnologist – Clinical Projects (12-month FTC)
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