Lead Operational Support Technician 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 do here 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 We are looking for a Lead Operational Support Technician to join our Manufacturing team. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating the work and managing the Operational Support Team (MST), providing essential support for the company's contract manufacturing operations in the production of Cellular Therapy Manufacturing Products. Provide direct line management and motivation to the Operational Support Team. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and performance management of the team. Maintain work schedules aligned with the Master Production Schedule. Ensure high performance and quality of output from the team, and manage financial accountability such as timesheet completion. Perform all activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Assist in the manufacture of Cellular Therapies and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) within a controlled clean room environment. Perform controlled cleaning and maintenance of laboratories, clean rooms, and equipment per approved SOPs. Complete quality-related documentation, including Batch Records, Change Controls, Deviations, Risk Assessments, and Corrective and Preventative Actions. Ensure stock checks and re-stocking of consumables and materials. Manage the transfer of materials, paperwork, equipment, and other items into the cleanroom areas. Ensure the processing and disposal of biological laboratory, generic, and recyclable waste. Oversee reviewing and archiving completed documentation. Provide support for out-of-hours, weekend, and overtime cover as required. About you Experience in a cGMP clean room production environment or similar controlled scientific environment. Line management experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent attention to detail with a drive to continually develop and improve processes. Ability to work effectively within a small team and share knowledge with the Production team and wider team. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Exceptional organisational and time management skills. Qualifications HNC in Life Sciences or a related subject, or equivalent training and experience. If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form. 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 jobsroslinct.com. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.