QC Analyst - Microbiology (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 1 week ago by RoslinCT
Negotiable
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The QC Analyst – Microbiology role at RoslinCT is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Edinburgh BioQuarter, focusing on supporting commercial and clinical Environmental Monitoring operations. The position requires immediate availability and offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced cell and gene therapy environment. Candidates will engage in various laboratory tasks, including sample incubation and colony counting, while adhering to GMP standards. This role is ideal for individuals with microbiological experience looking to advance their careers in life sciences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Incubation of samples
- Laboratory cleaning
- Stock checks
- Gram staining
- Preparing samples for shipment
- Colony counting
- Other duties as reasonably required by the team
Key Skills:
- Immediate availability or a short notice period
- Experience working with microbiological techniques in a commercial life sciences laboratory
- Environmental monitoring experience and a solid understanding of GMP standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities
- High standard of administration and record-keeping skills
- A BSc in a Life Science subject or equivalent laboratory experience
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
QC Analyst – Microbiology (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)
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 We are urgently seeking two QC Analysts to support our commercial and clinical Environmental Monitoring operations. We are looking for candidates who are immediately available or on a short notice period. These are 6-month contract positions.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Incubation of samples
- Laboratory cleaning
- Stock checks
- Gram staining
- Preparing samples for shipment
- Colony counting
- Other duties as reasonably required by the team
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, growing CDMO environment.
About You Immediate availability or a short notice period, with a commitment to a full 6-month term. Experience working with microbiological techniques in a commercial life sciences laboratory. Environmental monitoring experience and a solid understanding of GMP standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster effective working relationships. Excellent organisational and planning abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting. High standard of administration and record-keeping skills.
Qualifications A BSc in a Life Science subject or other equivalent laboratory 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 jobs@roslinct.com. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.