Manufacturing Development Scientist

2 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Touchlight Full time

Touchlight is pioneering the Synthetic DNA market.


Touchlight is focussed on the enzymatic synthesis of novel DNA formats. Through the Covid pandemic, this quiet revolution has been propelled into the spotlight with the scale-up and proof of concept of RNA and DNA based vaccines. In addition, the stellar growth in viral and non-viral cell and gene therapy discovery and development has accelerated the need for a better quality, faster and more robust DNA manufacturing technology.


Our CDMO and technology is built on the conviction that DNA is fundamental to the future of medicine.


By moving away from today's restrictive biological approaches, we have made DNA manufacturing simple. Our unique dbDNA™ (or "doggybone" DNA) vector is optimised for use in advanced genetic medicines, being safer and more efficacious than conventional plasmid DNA. The platform, based on enzymatic technology, enables DNA production at unprecedented scale, speed and purity.


We are leveraging our platform to enable the next generation of Genetic Medicines.

Our CDMO Focus is on:

  • Nucleic Acid Medicines (mRNA & DNA)
  • ex-vivo & in-vivo cell and genetic medicines
  • Gene therapy using viral vectors and gene editing
  • Autologous & Allogenic cell therapy



Manufacturing Development Scientist

Touchlight is looking for a highly competent Manufacturing Development Scientist to join our Platform Development team within the R&D Department. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Platform Development.


A key responsibility will be to execute manufacture of new products/platforms currently within development. This will require a person with good manufacturing discipline with innate flexibility.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary laboratory environment, is efficient with their conduction of manufacture & experimental execution. One who can deliver to the highest standards under the direction of the scientific management team.


A successful candidate will have exceptional skills in multi-tasking & organisation with a keen desire to question, challenge & improve currently held assumptions & procedures.

You have:


  • Masters degree in Biochemistry / Chemistry or other similar disciplines.
  • 2+ years industrial experience gained in a Biotech and/or CDMO environment within a manufacturing or similar environment.
  • Proven working experience with recombinant DNA cloning/gene assembly, and knowledge of cloning techniques including Gibson and Golden Gate cloning;
  • Experience with DNA analytics such as agarose gel electrophoresis, Capillary gel electrophoresis & quantification.
  • Proactive and able to organise ones own work and manage key manufacturing timelines to meet client expectations.
  • Ability to follow and to create SOPs and other types of manufacturing documentation (forms, logbooks, process instructions).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to react swiftly & decisively when faced with challenges.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and meticulous organisational skills
  • Collaborative and highly adaptable individual, eager to research and discuss solutions to process problems.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and meticulous organisational skills



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.


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