Operational Support Technician

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter, Little France

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

• An exciting opportunity for multiple Operational Support Technicians to join our team!
• You will be a key member of our Manufacturing team and will provide support for our Manufacturing of life changing cell and gene therapies within a both non-controlled and controlled clean room environment.
• Perform controlled cleaning and maintaining laboratories, cleanrooms, facilities, and equipment in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Involvement in completing quality related documentation (batch records, change controls, deviations, risk assessments and corrective and preventative actions). 
  
• Record data in accordance with GMP and SOPs. 
• Perform stock checks and re-stocking consumables and materials. 
• Transfer of materials, paperwork, equipment, and other associated items into the cleanroom areas. 
• Assist manufacturing personnel to complete processing activities.
• Processing and disposal of biological laboratory, generic and recyclable waste.
• Placing and processing purchase orders and completing associate documentation.
• Operating equipment which includes but is not limited to VHPs, Autoclaves
• Process clean room garments and lab coats for laundry.
• Perform and arrange equipment maintenance.
• Review and archive completed documentation.
• Provide support for out of hours, weekend and overtime cover as required.

About you

• You will be able to demonstrate experience working in a regulated environment such as a scientific laboratory, a manufacturing environment, a hospital, a pharmacy, or a care home.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in building effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a very dynamic environment.
• You must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other planning tools as appropriate.
• Excellent attention to detail and administration and record keeping skills.
• Ability to learn and share knowledge with the management team and the wider team where appropriate.

Qualifications

• A National 5 or equivalent in English & Maths is required. Additionally, a National 5 or equivalent in a Science subject is preferred.

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.