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Production Scientist - Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory
Band 5
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Qualifications
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- Related BSc or equivalent experience
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- HCPC Registration/ Eligible for HCPC registration
Experience
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- Clinical/ Healthcare Laboratory working
- Clean room working
- Document keeping
- Experience of Cell Therapy or a similar, related field such as Blood Transfusion, H&I, Tissue Typing, GMP Manufacture
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- Haematology investigations
- Use of the hospital EPIC software
- Use of Q-Pulse
- Previous stock control experience
- Cell culture experience
- Working with Liquid nitrogen
Knowledge
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- Scientific background/ Understanding of cell therapy
- Computer literate
- Health and safety procedures
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- Microsoft Office products
- Understanding statistical calculations
- Understanding of cell therapy
- Knowledge of GMP working
Skills
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- Effective verbal and written communication
- Able to work both in a team and as an individual
- Ability to work in an organised manner and to high standards
- Show attention to detail
- General laboratory skills
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- Ability to cope under pressure
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Additional Requirements
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- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Daniel Gleghorn
- Teitl y swydd
- CCTL Associate Operations Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01223 588039
Rhestr swyddi gyda Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector