Advanced Therapy Quality Control Scientist

Overview

The Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Unit at Guy’s Hospital was formed to accelerate the translation of novel approaches to the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of major unmet diseases relevant to the NHS, and will ultimately contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes. Specialising in developing and manufacturing cell and gene therapies for use in early phase clinical trials, the GMP Unit is looking to appoint an Advanced Therapy Quality Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Support in the quality control of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) for clinical trials.
• Assist with developing and improving existing quality control methods for testing the purity, identity, functional and safety profile of cell and gene therapies manufactured by the unit.
• Play a key role in the quality control of IMP as determined by the clinical needs of participants in current and future clinical trials.
• Assist customers to develop In‑Process Quality Control assays.
• Work as part of a team maintaining the GMP facilities and equipment in accordance with maintenance and validation programmes.
• Operate within and contribute to a GMP Pharmaceutical Quality System including change control, preventive actions, deviation management and document control.

Qualifications

• At least a first degree or equivalent.
• Ideally experienced in developing and/or performing quality control assays for cell or gene therapies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a multi‑disciplinary environment.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:Name: Sakina GooljarJob title: Head of Advanced Therapy QualityEmail address: s.gooljar@nhs.netPhone: 0207188 7188 ext 54880

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