About Us
Do you want to work with a team that is changing science and enabling the next generation of genetic medicines?
The stellar growth in cell and gene therapy has accelerated the need for a better quality, faster and more robust DNA manufacturing technology.
Touchlighthas created a new DNA vector for use in advanced genetic medicines that is safer and more efficacious than conventional plasmid DNA. Our unique platform also enables DNA production at unprecedented scale, speed and purity.
We believe that DNA is fundamental to the future of medicine and our CDMO has a focus on the following areas:
- Nucleic acid medicines (mRNA and DNA)
- Ex-vivo and in-vivo cell and genetic medicines
- Gene therapy using viral vectors and gene editing
- Autologous and allogenic cell therapy.
Role Overview:
Touchlight is currently seeking a skilled & highly organisedLaboratory Technicianto support our CDMO lab.
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the completion of essential tasks such as buffer preparation, equipment verification, facility cleaning or stock control. The Lab Technician reports to the dbDNA Production Manager.
Your key duty will becreating buffers for laboratory methods and processes within a Grade D manufacturing facility. Additionally, you will be responsible forregular equipment calibration and verification checks.
You will helpmaintain our laboratoryto enable it to operate at its highest level of performance, as well as maintaining stocks and organising logistics. You will also be expected toidentify ongoing challenges and develop solutionsto maintain an optimal work environment and ensurecompliance with good H&S practices and company policies.
We'd like to hear from you, if you haveascientific backgroundor proven experience working in a laboratory, ideally in a GMPor production setting.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Science degree or relevant academic experience
- Previous experience as Lab Technician is a plus
- Experience with GMP is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of SAP (or other ERP).
Touchlight Benefits
Touchlight is a successful scale-up business with a record of world-leading innovation and a welcoming, entrepreneurial culture. We make Touchlight an extraordinary place to work by providing our employees with incredible facilities, flexible working and a competitive benefits and remuneration package.
A Place for Everyone
We believe diversity drives innovation and for that reason we strongly encourage those from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Touchlight. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to build a workforce that is truly representative of the communities in which we operate and our customers.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please speak with the HR team who will be happy to support you.
