Stock Control Technician

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

Our Stock Control Technicians are responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, and handling of materials, including temperature-controlled materials. The Stock Control Technician is responsible for receiving deliveries addressed to Touchlight DNA Services, goods-in and release of materials into Production, on-going stock control, and shipment of final product to clients. The Stock Control Technician will report to the Warehouse Manager.

This position will be highly collaborative, both within the DNA Services Team and Research teams, ensuring the seamless support of production activities by maintaining a well-organised and GMP compliant warehouse environment. In addition, the candidate will be expected to interact with suppliers and shipping companies. 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of materials, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate inventory records using SAP, oversee and conduct regular cycle counts and annual stock take, and coordinate with other departments to reconcile discrepancies if required.
• Monitor the quality of incoming and outgoing materials, conduct quality inspections, and raise any quality events where necessary.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of warehouse equipment, such as TCUs (Fridges/Freezers) by conducting routine servicing/defrosting and coordinating repairs as needed with calibration and maintenance engineer.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (MHRA), industry standards, and company policies related to warehouse operations, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Report any issues or discrepancies to Senior Technician or Warehouse Manager promptly.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High level of numeracy.
• Good IT skills, including updating stock control systems, Excel databases, printing labels, booking couriers, scanning of documentation, retrieving information from suppliers’ websites.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations or inventory management, ideally in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience working to GMP/GDP standards is preferred.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP system is preferred.

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.