Job Summary
The John Goldman Centre for Cellular Therapy based at Hammersmith Hospital is a HTA, JACIE and MHRA IMP/ATMP licensed facility that provides highly specialist clinical, technical and scientific services for Bone Marrow transplant patients. Applications are invited from well‑motivated and organised individuals who will be involved in all aspects of GMP clinical processing (including advanced ATMP protocols and cell culture), flow cytometry and other quality testing. The Advanced Therapy Product Translational Scientist will additionally be the lead in service developments such as ATMP validations, introduction of new techniques into the laboratory, quality system development, training, data management, assisting new/on‑going translational research, handling commercially approved ATMP for clinical application, assisting in Clinical trials approval and bringing new therapies into clinical practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with the Clinical Trials Lead and JGCCT Director to ensure that the JGCCT is ready to successfully deliver Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Investigational Products (ATMIPs) both within clinical trial and clinical practice setting.
* Engage with all relevant stakeholders (internal and external) such as ATMP manufacturer(s), Pharmacy Clinical Trials & ATMPs and NHS clinical and research staff, Novel Activity and other relevant committees as applicable within the context of ATMP/ATIMPs provision at the Trust.
* Develop and maintain all necessary standard operating procedures, documents, labels and guidelines in relation to ATMPs in conjunction with Pharmacy Clinical Trials & ATMP staff.
* Lead laboratory ATMP manufacture and testing ready for clinical use.
* Help monitor the clinical trial activity and reimbursement charges for the JGCCT.
Employment Details
* Role: Advance Therapy Product Translational Scientist
* Location: Hammersmith, London (Du Cane Road, W12 0HS)
* Posted: 29 December 2025
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annum inclusive
* Band: 7
* Reference number: 290‑SCCS‑2130‑A
Essential Education / Qualifications
* MSc in an appropriate specialist subject
* Health and Care Professions Council registration or equivalent
* Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training/course
Desirable Education / Qualifications
* Quality Management course
* GCP Training
Essential Experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience in Blood Transfusion Science, Immunology or ATMP development laboratory with GMP
* Commercial ATMP handling
Desirable Experience
* Experience working in Grade B clean room production environment
* Experience of HPC processing and HPC quality testing
* ATMP / Clinical Trial process development experience
* Experience liaising with multidisciplinary teams
Essential Values and Behaviours
* Proactive
* Good interpersonal and organisational skills
* Good communicator across diverse staff groups
* Team worker
Essential Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Good ability to organise and prioritise work
* Technical aptitude
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team
* Problem solving skills
Physical Qualities
* Good general health / fitness to practice to enable fulfil the requirements of the role
Legal and Regulatory Checks
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check as per Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
* Certificate of Sponsorship accepted for skilled workers; sponsorship details available from the UK Visas and Immigration website
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration
Employer
* Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
* Hammersmith, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS
* Website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/
Benefits
Career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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