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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.

Quality Control Analyst I – Microbiology

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 to join ourQuality Control - Microbiologyteam as aQuality Control Analyst I.
  • This is ashift-basedposition (regular evening work) which will provide QC support for the current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) production of cellular therapies and cell banking. 
  • Perform general record keeping and maintain document organisation.
  • Perform trending, review, and reporting of Quality Control data.
  • Assist in the receipt and release of materials for use within RoslinCT GMP facilities.
  • Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update SOPs for QC activities as required.
  • Complete quality related documentation including QC records, change controls, incidents/deviations and risk assessments in accordance to GMP and standard operating procedures.
  • Participate in the day to day running of QC laboratories (performing stock checks, cleaning, waste disposal and coordinating equipment servicing and maintenance).
  • Perform QC assays and environmental monitoring to support business requirements.
  • Partner with other departments to support business requirements.

About you


  • Experience working with microbiological techniques within a commercial life sciences laboratory.
  • Ideally you will have experience in environmental monitoring and will also have experience in incident investigations and a working knowledge of GMP.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally.
  • Creates a positive environment through self-awareness and social skills.
  • Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Your oral and written communication skills with be excellent and will be able to explain technical or complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Able to effectively manage and influence stakeholders’ and customer expectations.
  • You will be organised, with excellent administration and record-keeping skills.
  • Ability to learn and share knowledge with the management team and the wider team where appropriate.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a real desire to continually develop and improve our processes.

Qualifications


  • A BSc in a Life Science subject or other equivalent laboratory 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!

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
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