Job summary
An excellent opportunity has presented itself at Great Ormond Street Hospital Trust, Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children (ZCR) for a Cleanroom Technician in our Cell and Gene Therapy Service. This is a full-time contract for a well-motivated and enthusiastic cleanroom technician to contribute to the success of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Gene and Cell Therapy and Cellular. We are proud of being part of a well renowned national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK.
The Cell and Gene Therapy Service manufactures life-saving therapies for paediatric patients under MHRA licence. We manufacture within our new state of the art, purpose-built facility (ZCR), comprising of seven cGMP compliant laboratories and support services. Our manufacturing facilities are licensed by the MHRA to allow us to function within the terms of our MIA(IMP) and MS licences.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine physical environmental monitoring (both viable and non-viable) within the C>S GMP classified areas. This includes incubating and reading growth media; recording and evaluating EM data; sending plates for microbial identification and raising deviations where necessary. The role also involves EM data entry, verification, and routine trending activities.
The successful candidate will need to operate environmental monitoring equipment such as particle counters and active air samplers in the cleanroom in accordance with the local procedures.
Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for the receipting and release of general consumables and materials for use in GMP areas.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GCSE or higher qualification in English, Maths and a science subject or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ3, IBMS or equivalent experience in Clinical Laboratory support or another discipline (e.g. pharmacy)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge of laboratory procedures including cell culture and understanding of typical laboratory equipment
- Experience in day to day use and maintenance of equipment
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Familiarity with Environmental Monitoring Systems
- Experience of working in a 'clean room' environment
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively both orally and in writing, e.g. able to write short reports
- Scientific and technical aptitude and ability to learn techniques quickly
- Ability to work without supervision
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GCSE or higher qualification in English, Maths and a science subject or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ3, IBMS or equivalent experience in Clinical Laboratory support or another discipline (e.g. pharmacy)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge of laboratory procedures including cell culture and understanding of typical laboratory equipment
- Experience in day to day use and maintenance of equipment
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Familiarity with Environmental Monitoring Systems
- Experience of working in a 'clean room' environment
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively both orally and in writing, e.g. able to write short reports
- Scientific and technical aptitude and ability to learn techniques quickly
- Ability to work without supervision
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Level 4, Zayed Centre for Research, 20 Guildford Street
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
London
WC1N 1DZ
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
