Application Deadline: 22 March 2026
Department: S-MIC Quality
Location: Stevenage (SMIC)
Compensation: £25,000 / year
Description
The Quality Control (QC) team requires an undergraduate studying towards a Scientific degree, to undertake an 11-month Industrial Placement starting in September 2026.
The Quality Technician (Industrial Placement) will support the ongoing compliance of the CGT Catapult Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MIC) GMP facility, and equipment used within the QC labs and Cleanroom modules.
The Quality Technician (Industrial Placement) will also proactively engage in ensuring that the CGT Catapult MIC meets the standards and expectations of key stakeholders; the regulatory authorities, existing/potential Collaborators and internal department, supporting the monitoring of Cleanroom modules and the maintaining of QC compliance for audit readiness. There may be a requirement for some ad hoc travel to support the personal development of the role holder.
Key Responsibilities
Perform GMP laboratory testing and analysis, including viable environmental monitoring, ensuring accurate result generation, timely reporting, and escalation of atypical or OOS/OOT results in accordance with procedures
Ensure QC laboratory services are maintained in a state of GMP compliance, supporting day-to-day laboratory operations, documentation control, and inspection readiness
Own assigned QC equipment, including routine operation, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, and supporting the full validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control, and periodic review
Administer and review quality documentation and records, including Non-Conformances, Change Controls, Deviations, and archive requests, ensuring data integrity, completeness, and timely progression
Collate, trend, and report Quality Management System metrics, contributing to data analysis and generation of reports to support management review and monitoring of site performance
Identify, plan, and deliver a continuous improvement project, focused on improving the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and/or cost of QC or quality processes, in alignment with site and organisational objectives
Actively contribute to a positive quality culture, demonstrating ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset while supporting cross-functional collaboration
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Highly motivated, pragmatic and practical to support the mission of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK
Desire to establish a high-profile career within cell and gene sector and the personal drive to help push the sector to be a commercial success
Awareness of current GMP, Quality Control, and regulatory guidelines is desirable
Reliability, integrity, and respect of confidentiality
Positive response to change
Ability to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule
Ability to work well under pressure, and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks
Excellent organisational skills
A good team player and the ability to work independently
Strong interest in Quality Control
Ability to problem solve and make informed decisions
Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities
Able to develop technical writing skills and execute work with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills and emotional intelligence
Proficiency of standard Microsoft packages
Ambitious, collaborative, driven
Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set
A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development
Willingness to travel
Education and Qualifications:
Successful completion of the first year of a bachelor's degree course in a Life Sciences subject
CGT Catapult is committed to providing an equal, diverse, and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued. We celebrate differences, empower, and inspire everyone, because when everyone is included, everyone wins. In 2024, we received bronze accreditation from Inclusive Employers.