For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary Our manufacturing site in Keele, is offering an opportunity for an upstream Biologics Manufacturing Operator. Responsible for the execution of assigned work of in house and contracted programmes of work for the development, transfer or cGMP Manufacture of processes as assigned to them. What You'll Be Doing: Responsibilities will include: participating in multidisciplinary teams for assigned work ensuring that all allocated activities are executed in a timely manner according to schedules set and ensuring that operational, quality and Health & Safety targets are met as required by the Company. To execute and complete assigned programmes of work both in house and contractually in a timely manner. To record data and communicate results through verbal and written work. To ensure that all operations and procedures are performed after appropriate training; that training is maintained for performing all operations and procedures and regularly updated in job training manuals. To actively maintain the execution of 5S system of facility management. To ensure laboratory notebooks, Process Development and Production documentation is completed in a timely manner and maintained to high standards as per Company To form part of multidisciplinary teams working within all areas of the Operations Group. To perform manufacturing operations within the appropriate current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards, ensuring compliance is maintained, as defined in the Company Quality system. To ensure consideration for cGMP needs are met when developing processes. Skills and Experience: Minimum HNC/HND in a science subject or equivalent and / or Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering or equivalent qualification. Previous practical laboratory experience is desirable. Able to demonstrate strong written, verbal communication skills and practical skills. A self-starter, who shows initiative and is a team player. Able to work flexibly. About Charles River’s CDMO Services With over 20 years of experience and industry-leading expertise, Charles River’s cell and gene therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) group supports biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in advancing their complex programs from early development through commercialization. Our integrated, phase-appropriate CDMO capabilities—including plasmid DNA, viral vector, and cell therapy manufacturing—enable seamless development and faster timelines. With centers of excellence in the US and UK, we offer GMP-compliant and research-grade solutions, along with comprehensive analytical services and regulatory support. Whether clients need end-to-end development, standalone services, or insourced support, our CDMO team provides custom solutions to meet evolving program needs. From process development in Hanover to viral vector manufacturing in Rockville, large-scale cell therapy production in Memphis, and plasmid DNA services in Keele, we simplify the supply chain and accelerate cell and gene therapy breakthroughs. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years. At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to fostering a sense of belonging and work daily in this direction. 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