Molecular Therapy Scientist

Job summary

You will perform Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) testing and interpretation of novel recombinant proteins and Gene therapy clinical grade products manufactured at the Clinical Biotechnology Centre on behalf of NHSBT for clinical trials. Contribute to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) quality control service leading to release of reports or products.

There are many opportunities for career advancement. With experience and training you may progress to managing a section of the laboratory, right through to being a consultant lead with responsibility for the entire laboratory service. You may use your knowledge to specialise in an area vital to the operation of a modern diagnostic service such as Quality Control, training and education or research and development.

We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be required to:

• Perform Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) testing and interpretation of novel recombinant proteins and Gene therapy clinical grade products manufactured at the Clinical Biotechnology Centre on behalf of NHSBT for clinical trials
• Contribute to the GMP quality control service leading to release of reports or products
• Assist in training and supervision of support staff
• Performing various assays from day to day in the laboratory and contributing to the release of clinical grade products
• You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours when required, with prior notice
• You will be required to provide cover in times of operational difficulty, with notice

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), 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