Manufacturing Scientist

Touchlight is focussed on the making of DNA. By moving away from today's restrictive biological approaches, we have made DNA manufacturing simple. Our unique dbDNA (or "doggybone" DNA) vector is optimised for use in advanced genetic medicines, being safer and more efficacious than conventional plasmid DNA. The platform, based on enzymatic technology, enables DNA production at unprecedented scale, speed and purity. We are leveraging our platform to enable the next generation of Genetic Medicines.

Touchlight has established a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), Touchlight DNA Services, to meet the immediate and growing need of global customers for both non-GMP and GMP grade dbDNA to supply clinical development programmes in the high-value areas in which DNA is being exploited. Touchlight is currently seeking an experienced scientist to join the Manufacturing Team. Our Manufacturing Scientists are responsible for the generation of client and collaborator production requests for dbDNA at either feasibility grade or GMP.

This includes responsibilities to work within and to develop standards of QMS and H&S. This position will be highly collaborative, both within the DNA Services Team and the Manufacturing Development function and Research teams. In addition, the candidate will be expected to interact with outside contractors. Key activities will include:

• Manufacturing dbDNA
• Applying best practices and regulatory guidance
• Ensuring and maintaining high standards of H&S
• Adhering to all documentation created for GMP and feasibility grade products
• Maintaining Quality Management System by timely raising and investigating Deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls

This is an exciting, fast-paced 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.

You have:

• A background in a scientific discipline, ideally at degree level
• 2+ years’ experience working within a GLP environment, preferably in a CDMO
• Good IT skills including the use of software like SnapGene or Lasergene; good knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to update production databases, stock control systems or ERP
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow SOPs and to complete Manufacturing Documentation (lab books, forms, logbooks, process instructions)
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good team player
• Proactive and able to organise their own work with continuous improvement mind set
• Reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated; willing to adapt to fast changing environment
• Ensuring and maintaining high standards of H&S

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.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.