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.
Manufacturing Biotechnologist – Commercial Manufacturing
Location:Edinburgh BioQuarter, Little France
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 dohere!
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 multiple Manufacturing Biotechnologiststo join our team!
- You will work as part of a shift team (shifts will include evening and weekend work), performing hands-on manufacturing of an autologous commercially licensed, Nobel prize winning CRISPR-Cas9 gene-edited product according to Good Manufacturing Practice within a highly controlled clean room environment.
- Complete quality related documentation including manufacturing batch records, forms, and logbooks to a high level of GDP following all relevant standard operating procedures and instructions.
- Assist with change controls, deviations, and risk assessments.
- Support daily housekeeping activities, including but not limited to cleaning, stock control, and ordering materials.
- Prepare standard operating procedures and prepare batch records, work instructions, and forms.
- Participate in the qualification, calibration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
About you
- Experience or an educational background in stem cells, cellular therapies, or cell banking.
- You will have an awareness/understanding of a GMP cleanroom production environment.
- Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft packages.
- You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write reports/record output and an excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- The Manufacturing Biotechnologist must complete an initial training programme to develop relevant practical skills satisfactorily.
Qualifications
- You will hold a BSc in a Life Science or a related subject or equivalent relevant experience.
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.
The recruitment process will include the following steps:
Short one-way video interview
Psychometric assessment
In-person assessment day (to be held early June - dates TBC - candidates will be able to select the date most suitable to them).
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. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.
