RoslinCT is a global CDMO focused on Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies. It was established in 2006, built upon the ground-breaking cloning technology of Dolly the Sheep. RoslinCT is one of the first to produce clinical-grade human pluripotent stem cells and developed the first CRISPR-edited cell therapy product for a major inherited disorder, taking it from early development to commercialization.
Senior Quality Control Analyst – Microbiology
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 scheme.
Your new role
* An exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Control Analyst – Microbiology to join our Quality team.
* You’ll be responsible for supporting sample flow with the microbiology laboratory.
* Ensuring all processes are subjected to appropriate levels of microbiological sampling and review.
* Leading investigations on incidents of product contamination, or of abnormal levels of microorganisms in EM samples.
* Environmental monitoring of GMP clean rooms and trending of the data generated.
* Establishing suitable methods for identification of microorganisms, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
* Monitoring trends and emerging technologies, introducing relevant innovations in-house.
* Reviewing regulatory standards to maintain compliance and ensure new methodologies align with current requirements.
* Supporting QC batch release of cellular therapy products with performing and co-ordinating QC batch release testing as required.
* Involvement in the day-to-day running of the QC laboratories to ensure a high standard of organisation is always observed.
* Completing GMP documentation including Incident Reports, Change Controls and Risk Assessments.
* Perform tasks as expected by the QC Microbiology Manager.
About you
* Minimum of 4 years’ experience working within a GMP Microbiology environment.
* Strong technical expertise in Microbiology, with proven experience in performing speciation of microorganisms to genus level.
* Hands-on experience conducting Environmental Monitoring within GMP cleanroom environments.
* Experience performing a range of cell characterisation and safety assays.
* Excellent attention to detail, taking responsibility for continually setting high standards.
* Exceptional oral and written communication skills, between members of QC staff and RoslinCT employees.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to plan ahead while delivering results to deadline.
Qualifications
* A degree in Microbiology or equivalent qualification and experience is required.
* A post graduate qualification is desirable.
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.
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.