Quality Control Team Leader – Microbiology

RoslinCT is a global CDMO focused on Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies. It was established in 2006, built upon the ground-breaking cloning technology of Dolly the Sheep. RoslinCT is one of the first to produce clinical-grade human pluripotent stem cells and developed the first CRISPR-edited cell therapy product for a major inherited disorder, taking it from early development to commercialization.

Quality Control Team Leader – Microbiology

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.

Find out more about what we do here !

Why join us?

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.

• A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.

• 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.

• A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.

• Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.

• Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.

• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.

Your new role

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of microbiology specialists and analysts, building a high-performance culture grounded in technical excellence and GMP compliance.

• Ensure competency, training, and coaching programmes are robust, effective, and aligned with evolving regulatory and site needs.

• Provide visible leadership during investigations, audits, and operational decision‑making.

Microbiology & Aseptic Governance

• Lead the execution, review, and improvement of the site’s Environmental Monitoring (EM) programme for Grade A–D cleanrooms.

• Ensure EM testing, trending, reporting, and investigations meet regulatory expectations and scientific best practice.

• Provide microbiology expertise during deviations, change controls, CAPA development, and risk assessments.

Operational & Technical Excellence

• Manage laboratory scheduling and resource planning to ensure timely delivery.

• Promote continuous improvement, including implementation of new microbiological methods, automation opportunities, or digital data solutions.

About you

Technical & Professional Background

• Strong experience working in a GMP Quality Control microbiology laboratory, ideally within biologics, sterile manufacturing, or ATMPs. (Minimum 4 years)

• Proven experience with environmental monitoring of GMP cleanrooms and contamination investigations.

• Strong understanding of Annex 1 expectations, aseptic behaviours, and contamination control principles.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership (Minimum 1 year)

• Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels, including senior stakeholders and QPs.

• Logical, risk-based problem‑solver with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Microbiology or similar field. We will also consider those with an equivalent qualification and experience.

• A post-graduate qualification is desirable.

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.

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