Lead Manufacturing Biotechnologist – Commercial Manufacturing
RoslinCT, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Overview
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.
Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter
Responsibilities
* An exciting opportunity for a Lead Manufacturing Biotechnologist – Commercial Manufacturing to join our team.
* Lead a shift team (evening and weekend work) responsible for the manufacture of an autologous, commercially licensed, Nobel prize-winning CRISPR-Cas9, gene-edited product.
* Provide line management to Manufacturing Biotechnologists & Technicians, including performance management, development, and regular 1-2-1s and formal reviews with direct reports.
* Coordinate day-to-day team activities and escalate complex matters to the Manufacturing Section Manager and/or Manufacturing Manager as required.
* Liaise with the Manufacturing Training team to develop relevant training pathways for direct reports.
* Serve as the point of contact for the client, providing written and oral technical/batch progress updates and other relevant information.
* Plan and validate new production processes and equipment.
* Complete quality-related documentation including batch production records, change controls, incidents/deviations and risk assessments.
* Foster a safety-first culture by adhering to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
About You & Qualifications
* Experience in an aseptic sterile manufacturing environment or supporting functions.
* Experience with cell culture methods and techniques.
* Working knowledge of cGMP requirements for aseptic processing, contamination control, documentation and record management.
* Working knowledge of cGMP, PICS and ISO regulations.
* Excellent communication, organizational, time management and leadership skills.
* Flexible approach to working hours, including regular weekend and evening work.
* Life science degree and relevant experience within a cGMP manufacturing operation.
Benefits
* The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, with opportunities to develop your career.
* Generous salary package.
* 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays, increasing with tenure.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Group Life Cover – three times basic salary.
* Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support.
* Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.
Next Steps
If this sounds like you, click Apply 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 committed to inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. We value and encourage individuality for our employees, customers, and partners.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. If you have accessibility needs during the recruitment process, please contact us at jobs@roslinct.com.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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