Associate Operator / Operator I in Stevenage

Work with us. Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus, you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork.

Job Description:

• Reports to: Manager, Production
• Department: Production
• Hours: Shift based - The role operates on a Sunday-to-Wednesday or Wednesday-to-Saturday shift pattern, with every alternate Wednesday scheduled as a non-working day. Employees rotate every two weeks between early shifts (06:00–17:00) and late shifts (12:00–23:00).
• Location: Stevenage

About Autolus:

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognise cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells. Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.

Role Summary:

Please note, this is an evergreen talent pool for future opportunities within our Production team in Stevenage. By applying, you will be considered for upcoming Associate Operator and Operator I positions as our manufacturing teams continue to develop. This role sits within our Production team, where we share a mission to manufacture and deliver autologous cell therapy products to patients. This is a hands-on manufacturing role, with approximately 85% of your time spent working within our GMP cleanroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute production processes in accordance with GMP and approved procedures.
• Operate production and cell-processing equipment.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Support cleanroom maintenance, environmental monitoring, cleaning and material transfers.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP and training requirements.
• Identify and raise quality or safety concerns.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• As you progress, you will also undertake cell culture activities including sampling, counting, washing, activation, feeding and harvesting, as well as labelling, reconciliation and drug product visual inspection.

Working in our GMP Cleanrooms:

Both roles involve working within controlled GMP cleanrooms and following strict contamination-control requirements. This includes:

• Changing into designated cleanroom clothing and protective garments.
• Following strict handwashing and disinfection procedures.
• Removing jewellery, watches, personal electronic devices, makeup, nail polish, false nails and false eyelashes before entering.
• Wearing appropriate head and facial-hair coverings.
• Reporting relevant illness, skin conditions or open wounds that may affect cleanroom entry.
• Following required cleanroom behaviours and procedures at all times.

Demonstrated skills and competencies:

• E – Essential
• P – Preferred

Experience:

• Associate Operator: Previous GMP or cleanroom experience is not required. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures – E. Good communication, organisation and teamwork – E. Willingness to learn and develop in a regulated manufacturing environment – E. Shift-working or relevant manufacturing experience – P.
• Operator I: GMP manufacturing/cleanroom experience or relevant transferable skills – E. Shift-working experience – E. Understanding of GxP production – E. Sterile or ATMP manufacturing knowledge – P. Ability to support junior colleague development – P.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
• Further education qualification/degree in STEM and/or relevant hands-on GMP manufacturing experience, depending on level.

Skills/Specialist knowledge:

• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork.
• Commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions within a regulated environment.
• For Operator I, detailed understanding of GxP production and the ability to contribute to GMP documentation.

Autolus is committed to providing an inclusive and fair workplace for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate.