Associate Gmp Production Scientist

3 months ago


London, United Kingdom Achilles Therapeutics Full time

Achilles is a fast paced, trail blazing company. We are breaking new ground with our science creating products that have never been made. As no-one has done what we are doing before, there is no playbook to copy. This means we must innovate, adapt and collaborate across our organisation, working together to solve novel problems. This entrepreneurial spirit and approach runs through our company and those who thrive here are able to cope with anything that is thrown at them, enjoy ambiguity and thrive on making things happen even when there is not a detailed brief.
This is role is based at our production facility in the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead.
Role Purpose
As an Associate GMP Production Scientist you will mainly perform routine manufacturing of clinical products of Achilles advanced therapies, support validation of new equipment and implementation of process changes. You will operate within a highly regulated environment because of the need to control quality and safety of our product. You will have high awareness of the research context of our advanced therapy. If you want to be a part of a well-funded, exciting new start-up, and enjoy playing an active role in supporting the development and clinical manufacture of ATMPs which have the ability to transform the clinical management of cancer, then this is the role for you.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform the manufacture of Advanced Therapy Medicinal products according to Good Manufacturing Practice within a controlled clean room environment and ensure all manufacturing activities are undertaken in accordance with production requirements and GMP regulatory and quality standards.
- Perform routine maintenance of a laboratory environment suitable for the manufacture of ATMPs, cleaning of laboratories, clean room facilities in accordance with approved standard operating procedures.
- Support routine laboratory equipment maintenance tasks and qualification and validation of new or re-validation of existing equipment.
- Operating highly technical equipment, including but not limited to biological incubators, cell separation and washing devices, centrifuges and cryogenic storage vessels.
- Support process engineering activity in closed system cell culture and identifying and implementing procedures in accordance with GMP and regulatory standards.
- Support continued development and in-process improvement activity to streamline process operations and optimisation of manufacturing methods.
- Assist in receipt and storage of consumables and raw materials.
- Assist with coordination activities with QC to ensure appropriate and timely sampling and testing of in-process samples and finished product.
- Work with external service providers.
- Communicating with a wide range of scientific and non-scientific colleagues within the organisation such as Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply chain operators, supervisors as required.
- Be accountable to the head of production for all production operation.

**Requirements**:
Experience Required
- BSC/MSC in a Biological Science discipline.
- 1 years’ experience in a scientific laboratory role.
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a regulated environment (GLP/GCLP/GMP).
- Able to work in a Grade B cleanroom production environment.
- Understanding of GMP, ATMP, and EUTCD regulations
- Strongly focused on quality and safety.
- Have excellent planning and organisational and time management skills.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with strong initiative and drive.

Desirable
- Experience in human cell isolation, and cell and tissue culture in a GMP compliant environment
- ATMP Process validation experience.
- Working knowledge of generating process and QC data for regulatory submissions.

Profile Required
- Focussed individual with a passion for delivery.
- Team spirited and also able to work independently.
- Solution focussed individual who is adaptable and comfortable with change.
- Results focussed.
- Proactive, someone who looks to make connections and is confident enough to push when they see action is required.
- Quick learner.
- Detail focussed and a completer finisher.
- Good communicator with an ability to influence at every level.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail
- Team Player: Ability to learn from senior and junior members of the team

**Benefits**:
This is a permanent role, offering a competitive benefits package

At Achilles you will enjoy a flexible and dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, leadership, and teamwork. We work hard and deliver a lot
Our benefits package includes a competitive salary and performance related bonus, group pension plan matched up to 6%, life insurance, private medical insurance, and a tax approved all employee share incentive plan.



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom X4 Life Sciences Full time

    About the RoleX4 Life Sciences is seeking a highly skilled QC Analytical Scientist to join our team in London. As a key member of our Quality Control team, you will be responsible for ensuring the testing of gene therapy products and associated materials meets EU and FDA GMP requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesTesting and Quality Control: Conduct testing of...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom X4 Life Sciences Full time

    X4 Life Sciences is seeking a highly skilled QC Analytical Scientist to join our team in the UK. As a key member of our Quality Control team, you will be responsible for ensuring the testing of gene therapy products and associated materials meets EU and FDA GMP requirements.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Human Health or Sciences and...

  • Gmp Production Cleaner

    3 months ago


    London, United Kingdom MICRONCLEAN LIMITED Full time

    **LOCATION**: Old Street, London **JOB TITLE**:GMP Production Cleaner **JOB TYPE**:Part-Time (Monday to Friday 4.00am to 8.00am inclusive, 4-hour shifts totalling 20 hours per week) **PAY**: £12.84 per hour **Job Introduction** We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our friendly team working in GMP manufacturing...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom X4 Life Sciences Full time

    Job OverviewX4 Life Sciences is seeking a highly skilled QC Analytical Scientist to join our team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of gene therapy products and associated materials used for manufacturing, in accordance with EU and FDA GMP requirements.The role is site-based, and we are offering a...


  • London Area, United Kingdom X4 Life Sciences Full time

    About the RoleX4 Life Sciences is seeking a highly skilled QC Analytical Scientist to join our team in London. As a key member of our Quality Control team, you will be responsible for ensuring the testing of gene therapy products and associated materials meets EU and FDA GMP requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesTesting and Quality Control: Conduct testing of...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom X4 Life Sciences Full time

    Job DescriptionX4 Life Sciences is seeking a highly skilled QC Analytical Scientist to join their team in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of gene therapy products and associated materials used for manufacturing, in accordance with EU and FDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.The role is site-based...

  • QC Scientist

    21 hours ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Life Science People Full time

    Job Opportunity in Quality ControlWe are seeking a highly skilled QC Scientist to join our team at Life Science People. As a key member of our Quality Control team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our products.Key Responsibilities:Product Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of gene therapy...

  • QC Scientist

    2 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom S3 Science Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled QC Scientist to join our team at S3 Science, a leading biotech company pioneering transformative technologies in gene expression.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform testing of gene therapy products in accordance with product specifications and production schedules.Support environmental monitoring and ensure all...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Job Description Role Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Scientist to lead and contribute to the quality control activities within our state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility at Northreach.This role is critical in ensuring that our innovative therapies meet the highest standards of quality and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Life Science People Full time

    Job DescriptionCompany OverviewLife Science People is a leading provider of scientific expertise and services to the biotechnology industry.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Biotechnology Research Scientist to join our team in London, UK. As a key member of our Quality Control team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom RRxCo.™ Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Responsible Person (RP) Consultant specialising in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) regulations for the pharmaceutical industry.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert guidance on GMP and GDP regulations to ensure compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.Develop...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom X4 Life Sciences Full time

    X4 Life Sciences is seeking a highly skilled QC Analytical Scientist to join our team in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of gene therapy products and materials used in manufacturing, in accordance with EU and FDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.The role is based in our London office and...


  • London, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Role Overview:We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quality Control (QC) Scientist to lead and contribute to the quality control activities within our state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring that our innovative therapies meet the highest standards of quality and compliance,...


  • London, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Role Overview:We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quality Control (QC) Scientist to lead and contribute to the quality control activities within our state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring that our innovative therapies meet the highest standards of quality and compliance,...


  • London, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Role Overview:We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quality Control (QC) Scientist to lead and contribute to the quality control activities within our state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring that our innovative therapies meet the highest standards of quality and compliance,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Blood and Transplant Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Biomedical Scientist to join our team at NHS Blood and Transplant. As a key member of our scientific and clinical team, you will play a vital role in contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport and train new and less experienced staff in bacteriological laboratory...


  • London Area, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quality Control (QC) Scientist to lead and contribute to the quality control activities within our state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring that our innovative therapies meet the highest standards of quality and compliance,...


  • London Area, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Role Overview:We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quality Control (QC) Scientist to lead and contribute to the quality control activities within our state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring that our innovative therapies meet the highest standards of quality and compliance,...


  • London Area, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Role Overview:We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quality Control (QC) Scientist to lead and contribute to the quality control activities within our state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring that our innovative therapies meet the highest standards of quality and compliance,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Position OverviewNorthreach is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting organizations with exceptional talent in the Advanced Therapies industry. Our goal is to deliver a tailored and efficient recruitment experience for both clients and candidates, fostering a workplace that promotes equality, innovation, and professional development.About the...