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Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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 – Friday, with shifts covering between 08:00 – 18:00. Saturday working may be occasionally required. There is a requirement to contribute to the ‘on-call’ service.

Working for our organisation

Come Nurse with us…

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 – 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.