Microbiology Manager

Microbiology Manager

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter

Who are we?

We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting-edge therapies that change people\’s lives.

Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilising ground-breaking science.

Why join us?

1. The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
2. A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
3. 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.
4. A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.
5. Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
6. Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.
7. Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.

Your new role

1. We are recruiting for a Microbiology Manager to join our team.
2. You will be a key member of our QC management team and hold responsibility for supervising all microbiological techniques and operations regarding the testing of in-process, bulk release and GMP raw materials and management of the QC Microbiology laboratory.
3. Supervise all microbiological and environmental monitoring QC testing including environmental, raw material, in-process and final product samples and techniques such as total particulate, Bioburden, Endotoxin and growth promotion testing and microorganism identification.
4. Supervise the review of laboratory data and the close out of deviations.
5. Schedule microbiological testing alongside other departments.
6. Authoring and review of change controls, deviations/investigations, test methods, specifications and SOPs.
7. Management of regulatory requirements from MHRA and FDA.
8. Supervision of introduction of new methods including Qualification and Validation of new microbiological assays.
9. Acting as Subject Matter Expert for microbiology laboratory testing.
10. Running and co-ordination of continuous improvement projects.
11. Ensure up-to-date training status of all QC Microbiology personnel in line with cGMP and provision of specialist training as necessary.
12. Continued coaching and developing of the QC Microbiology team to help staff meet both their career and personal development goals ensuring a cohesive, productive, and highly motivated team.

About you

1. Experience working within a cGMP QC Microbiology laboratory.
2. Knowledge of GMP/regulatory requirements specifically for Manufacturing and control of aseptically produced products.
3. Experience of aseptic operations, product knowledge, and team management.
4. Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to plan and deliver results to deadline.
5. Able to effectively manage and influence stakeholders\’ and customer expectations.
6. Ability to learn and share knowledge with the management team and the wider team where appropriate.
7. Strong oral and written communication skills; able to explain technical or complex concepts in a clear format to both technical and non-technical audiences.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across all levels of seniority.
9. Excellent attention to detail with a desire to continually develop and improve our processes.
10. A determination to continually develop and improve standards.

Qualifications

1. You will hold a BSc (minimum) in Microbiology or related Life Science discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, then please hit \’Apply\’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing why you are interested and why we should hire you.

At RoslinCT, we\’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they\’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they\’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don\’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

If you\’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don\’t hesitate to reach out to us at We\’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.

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