Cell Therapy Advanced Specialist

2 weeks ago

Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom NHS Blood and Transplant Full time

Cell Therapy Advanced Specialist

Job Summary


The Cellular and Molecular Therapies function of NHSBT comprises six Stem Cells & Immunotherapies laboratories throughout the country and the Clinical Biotechnology Centre in Bristol, providing a range of life saving therapies.

The Stem Cells and Immunotherapies Department at Liverpool also incorporates an Advanced Therapy Unit which produces cellular investigational medicinal products for use in clinical trials.


We currently have an opportunity for a Cell Therapy Advanced Specialist to join us and play a key role in the development of novel cellular therapies (ATMPs) initially focussing on the development of mesenchymal stem cell-based therapies.

We seek a motivated team player with initiative and meticulous record keeping skills.

In return you'll benefit from an excellent pension, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, at the cutting edge of the emerging fields of cellular therapies and regenerative medicine.


Main duties of the job
For this role we require an experienced Scientist with advanced Cellular and Molecular therapy knowledge and scope of practice to:

  • Analyse, interpret, validate, and report the results of routine and complex investigations, working at the level of responsibility and conduct required of an experienced Senior Scientist
  • Analyse and perform complex testing and processing of cells and/or tissues for cryopreservation and therapeutic clinical use. This requires the use of complex scientific equipment such as cell processors and flow cytometers and the maintenance of these and other equipment to the required standards.
  • Receive and communicate highly complex and specialist advice to/from internal and external scientists, clinicians, nurses and other staff on for example the significance of test results
  • Ensure cells and/or tissue products meet all specifications necessary for patient safety and therapeutic use according to internal and external quality requirements and operating within the boundaries of good manufacturing and laboratory practice
    .
You will be required to sometimes work late and potentially at weekends (with notice).

About You

Experience and Knowledge

  • In depth knowledge of Transplantation science or a complementary science
  • High level of expertise and competency in relevant transplantation or complementary scientific area
  • High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environment
  • Extensive experience in working in a cells/tissues processing/testing/ development laboratory
  • Evidence of involvement in research and development projects particularly related to cell therapy.

Qualifications and Training

  • MSc or equivalent in transplantation or a relevant science OR equivalent specialist knowledge and experience gained by examination of a professional body or extensive relevant experience OR completed postgraduate training programme together with in service experience or equivalent
  • Demonstrate commitment to and evidence of own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
  • Willingness to undertake further training and development.


Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role.

You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us


At NHS Blood and Transplant, we're incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be.

We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families.

We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.


It's an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year.

We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

Three small words, one big difference -
Caring, Expert and
Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever

**This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 14th June 2023

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