Quality Control Analyst II – Analytical

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 sche

Your new role

As a QC Analyst II - Analytical, you will play a crucial role in supporting QC activities within a GMP-regulated environment. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing QC assays and laboratory-based tests, including tissue culture, flow cytometry, and endotoxin testing.
• Training QC Technicians and QC Analyst I in analytical techniques.
• Validating new QC assays and facilitating technical transfer of client assays.
• Assessing new equipment and analytical methods.
• Preparing QC study/experiment protocols and compiling reports.
• Conducting QC checks on Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for externally contracted work.
• Writing incident reports, change controls, CAPAs, and deviations within the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Writing and updating SOPs for QC activities and maintaining accurate QC records.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Supporting client communications and liaising with external suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Providing out-of-hours cover for critical equipment alarms on a rotational basis.

About you

• Strong experience of working within a scientific laboratory.
• Hands-on experience in a GMP scientific laboratory with applied knowledge of analytical techniques.
• Experience in flow cytometry, tissue culture, or molecular biology with a commercial life sciences laboratory within a commercial life sciences laboratory.
• Knowledge and working experience of GMP is essential for this role.
• An excellent standard of written English and the ability to write accurately and clearly.
• A strong working knowledge of UK laws and regulations for cell therapy products and tissue donation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience and examples of building strong working relationships.
• Competent in Microsoft Office packages.

• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholder and customer expectations.
• High attention to detail with a drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• A BSc in a Life Science subject or equivalent laboratory experience.

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!

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.