Quality Control Microbiology Analyst

About Us

Do you want to work with a team that is changing science and enabling the next generation of genetic medicines?

The stellar growth in cell and gene therapy has accelerated the need for a better quality, faster and more robust DNA manufacturing technology.

Touchlight has created a new DNA vector for use in advanced genetic medicines that is safer and more efficacious than conventional plasmid DNA. Our unique platform also enables DNA production at unprecedented scale, speed and purity.

We believe that DNA is fundamental to the future of medicine and our CDMO has a focus on the following areas:

• Nucleic acid medicines (mRNA and DNA)
• Ex-vivo and in-vivo cell and genetic medicines
• Gene therapy using viral vectors and gene editing
• Autologous and allogenic cell therapy.

Role Overview

Touchlight is currently seeking a QC Microbiology Analyst to join its Quality Control department. This role is responsible for performing microbiological testing of manufactured dbDNA and environmental monitoring activities of the classified GMP facilities.

Key activities will include environmental monitoring, QC testing of finished product by bioburden and endotoxin methods, microbiological identification, and general lab housekeeping and maintenance activities.

The role will include development opportunities working with the QC Analytical team on finished product testing being trained on methods, including gel electrophoresis, UPLC, and spectrophotometry.

This is an exciting, collaborative environment suited to self-motivated, organised, conscientious and highly accurate individuals, who can contribute to and successfully work in a multi-talented and compliance orientated team.

Skills and Experience

• A degree in a scientific discipline
• Experience working within a GMP environment
• Minimum 1 year experience in a QC microbiology laboratory
• Practical experience with aseptic technique
• Proficient at environmental monitoring of classified cleanrooms
• Experience with QC microbiological techniques; bioburden and endotoxin testing
• Competent in document completion to GMP principles
• Detail oriented and organised.

Touchlight Benefits

Touchlight is a successful scale-up business with a record of world-leading innovation and a welcoming, entrepreneurial culture. We make Touchlight an extraordinary place to work by providing our employees with incredible facilities, flexible working and a competitive benefits and remuneration package.

A Place for Everyone

We believe diversity drives innovation and for that reason we strongly encourage those from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Touchlight. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to build a workforce that is truly representative of the communities in which we operate and our customers.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please speak with the HR team who will be happy to support you.