Band 6 Viral Vector Production Scientist
A GMP scientist position is available within the Centre for Cell, Gene & Tissue Therapeutics. The post holder will be responsible for supporting a new, GMP-compliant lentiviral manufacturing facility in brand new, purpose-built clean rooms and assisting the development and implementation of novel intermediate scale lentiviral manufacturing techniques in suspension cell bioreactors.
The Post Holder will be responsible for supporting the process development team transfer the process to GMP.
The post holder will also help to develop new downstream purification and packaging systems
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
* Develop and implement cutting-edgelentiviral production techniques usingstate-of-the-art production equipment.
* Play a key role in building and qualifying a GMP process from the ground up.
* Conduct and develop analytical assays for viral vectors, including flow cytometry, sterility testing, and qPCR.
* Analyse and interpret complex batch data, contributing to process optimisation.
* Maintain lab equipment and contribute to a compliant and efficient lab environment.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
* Research experience in viral vectors
* Cell culture experience
* Analytical assays experience
* GMP experience
* Viral vector manufacture and scale up
* Bioreactor experience
Education
* BSc or higher in relevant field
* MSc or higher
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£44,806 to £53,134 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS
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