Band 7 Senior Scientist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are currently looking for a Senior Scientist to lead the quality control of Cell Therapy products including a human embryonic derived product in collaboration with a large pharmaceutical company. As the Senior GMP Production Scientist you will be responsible for taking the lead role for establishing GMP Quality Control for release testing and stability studies.This post will require someone with extensive flow cytometry experience, particualrly with FACSLyric to GMP expertise

Main duties of the job

The Senior Scientist will be expected to supervise and carry out efficiently the preparation, analysis of ATMPs and to participate in the quality control of cell & tissue medicines This will include training scientific staff within the department in these procedures.

This will include

  • To assist/lead in the preparation and review of GMP documentation including BMRs, SOPs, Change Control, user requirement specifications, process deviations, and risk assessments to ensure the highest levels of controls and traceability.
  • Perform ATMP quality control for clinical trials and ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with GMP regulatory and quality standards.
  • Assist in coordination of QC scheduling activity, labelling, packaging and distribution of starting materials, raw materials and final drug product
  • Assist with coordination activities with QC to ensure appropriate and timely sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished product.
  • Perform routine maintenance of a QC laboratory environment suitable for the manufacture of ATMPs
  • Assist other users of the CCGTT with flow cytometry activities
  • Co-ordinate external testing activities

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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6827414

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

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

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience with ATMP GMP QC (at least 2 year)
  • Flow cytometry expertise
  • FACSLyric experience to GMP level (1 year +)

Desirable

  • Supervisor experience

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in relevant field

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Stability studies and GMP requirements
  • Knowledge of writing QMS documents
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience with ATMP GMP QC (at least 2 year)
  • Flow cytometry expertise
  • FACSLyric experience to GMP level (1 year +)

Desirable

  • Supervisor experience

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in relevant field

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Stability studies and GMP requirements
  • Knowledge of writing QMS documents

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Quality Control

Usha Agarwala

usha.agarwala@nhs.net

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6827414

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG


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