Molecular Therapy Scientist - Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC)

Molecular Therapy Scientist - CBC

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point at the top of Band 5.

You will perform GMP production 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. You will also contribute to the GMP production service leading to release of reports or products. There are many opportunities for career advancement and progression within NHSBT with experience, from 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 manufacturing and / or diagnostic service, 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.

• Perform GMP grade production of plasmid DNA and Gene therapy products at the Clinical Biotechnology Centre on behalf of NHSBT in support of clinical trials for our clients
• Undertake process development activities for plasmid DNA GMP production service leading to improvement of processes for manufacturing
• Perform routine processes in clean rooms as well as assist in maintaining of GMP clean rooms
• Following initial GMP production, assist with any subsequent follow up investigations or actions required and complete Quality management activities.
• Problem solve with the ability to work on own initiative as part of a team
• Write Scientific reports to support GMP manufacturing for internal and external review
• Resolve day to day problems within the laboratory or section so that work is completed to an agreed timetable.
• Anticipate and resolve a range of work-related problems
• Communicate complex information, including technical and scientific analysis, verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Assist in training and supervision of support staff.

You will be required to provide cover in times of operational difficulty, with notice.

You will be required to undertake travel and spend time away from base (with appropriate prior notice)

• Experienced in the use of a range of laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of and some experience with molecular biology and/ or cell culture / and or chromatography techniques

• Graduate in Biomedical Science or appropriate science degree.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline…