Associate Operator​/Operator

• Job Title:
  
  Associate Operator / Operator I
• Reports to:
  
  Manager
• Production Department:
  Production
• Production
  
  Hours:
  
  Shift based:
• Location:
  
  Stevenage

The role operates on a Sunday-to-Wednesday or Wednesday-to-Saturday shift pattern, with every alternate Wednesday scheduled as a non-working day. Employees rotate every two weeks between early shifts (06:00–17:00) and late shifts (12:00–23:00).

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next‑generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells.

Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.

Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life‑changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Our Promise Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note, this is an evergreen talent pool for future opportunities within our Production team in Stevenage. By applying, you will be considered for upcoming Associate Operator and Operator I positions as our manufacturing teams continue to develop. This role sits within our Production team, where we share a mission to manufacture and deliver autologous cell therapy products to patients. This is a hands‑on manufacturing role, with approximately 85% of your time spent working within our GMP cleanroom environment.

We are recruiting across two levels:
Associate Operator – an entry‑level opportunity for people looking to build a career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Previous GMP or cleanroom experience is not required. Operator I – for candidates with GMP manufacturing, cleanroom or relevant transferable experience who are ready to take on greater technical responsibility. Both roles are based on‑site in Stevenage and operate on a bi‑weekly shift rotation.

• Execute production processes in accordance with GMP and approved procedures
• Operate production and cell‑processing equipment
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time
• Support cleanroom maintenance, environmental monitoring, cleaning and material transfers
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP and training requirements
• Identify and raise quality or safety concerns
• Support continuous improvement activities
• As you progress, you will also undertake cell culture activities including sampling, counting, washing, activation, feeding and harvesting, as well as labelling, reconciliation and drug product visual inspection

• Changing into designated cleanroom clothing and protective garments
• Following strict handwashing and disinfection procedures
• Removing jewellery, watches, personal electronic devices, makeup, nail polish, false nails…