Production Scientist – Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

A Vacancy at (Company Name - Subscribers only).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Production Scientist to join our busy and progressive accredited laboratory. The Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory (CCTL) is a regional lab delivering cellular therapies including providing analysis, processing, cryopreservation and storage of cells for therapeutic use. It is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest biomedical research campus in Europe; home to two NHS flagship trusts, multiple world-class research institutes, the University Medical School and a thriving biopharma ecosystem. The lab will expand to a new purpose built facility within the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre providing 4 state of the art cleanrooms and capability to manage Class 1 and Class 2 GMOs. CCTL is becoming increasingly involved in Immune Effector Cell / AT(I)MP cell handling, and facilitates the provision of CAR-T cells for a range of indications.

You will assist with the routine stem cell transplantation and novel cell therapy products service. The successful candidate will have a scientific background. HCPC registration is desirable, but not essential for this role. Knowledge of compliance with regulatory bodies relating to tissue or cells for human use (HTA, MHRA, JACIE) would be an advantage. Experience with aseptic processing, cell culture or manufacturing would also be an advantage, as would theoretical or practical knowledge of stem cell processing and storage in vapour phase nitrogen.

You will be required to work on human blood and tissues in a clean room environment and support the maintenance of the Liquid Nitrogen facility.

The routine hours of the laboratory are Monday u2013 Friday, with shifts covering between 08:00 u2013 18:00. Saturday working may be occasionally required. There is a requirement to contribute to the u2018on-call’ service.

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Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together u2013 Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country – Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Closing date is midnight on 28 July 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 12 August 2024

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

– Our values and reputation for outstanding care
– Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
– Career and development opportunities
– Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
– Research experience and opportunities
– Lovely location and quality of life
– Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Jul 2024