Service Support Scientist - CMT

Job summary

Innovative cellular and molecular therapies are starting the transform the way we treat cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Through our network of state-of-the-art facilities, we are at the forefront of developing and manufacturing these new therapies for early phase clinical trials. The delivery of these new therapies into the NHS builds on our extensive expertise supporting more established stem cell transplantation therapies for malignant and inherited haematological disorders.

Working with scientific and medical professionals, you will develop and manufacture life-saving cell and gene therapies. To start with, we will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge you will need to develop and produce cell therapies for established applications as well as first in man studies.

You will be experienced in the use of core laboratory techniques such as flow cytometry and cell culture. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a GMP environment or of cell processing and cryopreservation techniques.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be working with senior scientific and medical professionals to develop and manufacture life-saving innovative and established cell and gene therapies. Following a period of training to equip you with specialist skills and knowledge, you responsibilities will include;

• Working with the National Head of CMT, the CMT National Operations Manager, the CMT Quality and Improvement Specialist and the Heads of CMT Laboratories (HoLs) to continually develop and improve the delivery of services for patients and donors.
• Supporting and contributing to the development of improved performance and service delivery for the CMT Function and provide input to the development of the CMT strategy.
• Leading and co-ordinating a range of programmes addressing performance and service issues across CMT.
• Managing and implementing major change programmes within CMT.
• Managing requests received by CMT to provide operational support for clinical trials and commissioned advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever