Research Assistants, Production - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Bit Bio

Bit Bio

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

is an award-winning spinout from the University of Cambridge.

Our breakthrough technology combines synthetic and stem cell biology for the precise, efficient and consistent reprogramming of human cells used in research, drug discovery, and cell therapy.

At , we are passionate about engineering human cells that will enable the medicine of the future.

To do this we need talented and curious people who want to make an impact on the future of science and therapeutics.

As a team of individuals, we value science, collaboration, openness, curiosity and creativity. We are united by trust and respect for each other.

Location:
Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge

Type:
Full time, permanent / Start: Immediate

Salary:
Competitive / Hours: 40 p/w

Lab Based Position

Your role in our team:
We are looking for an experienced Research Assistant to join our Production team.

As a Research Assistant within the Production team, you will assist with the scale-up, automation and manufacture of a wide range of iPSC-derived cell types as well as the development of custom disease models to support the expansion of our research product portfolio.

You will support the Production Lead Scientist to maximise production efficiency, optimise production workflows, monitor stock levels and deliver operational excellence.

You will work closely with our commercial team as well as teams across to help deliver a quality product to market.

As such, there is a requirement to be diplomatic, collaborative, customer focused, change agile, comfortable in leading and adapting to changing priorities in a rapidly growing business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading on the production of new disease models to support expansion of 's research product offering.
Supporting the optimisation, scaleup and execution of production runs for a variety of cell types.
Providing input for the coordination of time, resources and crossteam functionality required for the scheduling & execution of production runs.
Supporting the tech transfer process & engineering runs of new cell types entering production from MSAT.
Working with MSAT to optimise the critical aspects of production protocols for new cell types, including scaleup of culture conditions, cryopreservation, thawing & QC.
Maintaining SOPs for the production of new cell types as well as help with route cause analysis of failed production runs.
Providing input on timelines for the development and execution of manufacturing processes for new & existing cell types.
Promoting a proactive, continual improvement culture to maintain high standards of service and good practice.
Contributing to developments in laboratory organisation.
Actively leading in developing and maintaining the core cultural aspects of the company.

You

Have a Bachelor or Master's degree in a relevant field of biological sciences or equivalent experience
Have proven practical laboratory experience gained within a relevant industry or scientific organisation.
Have a practical and theoretical background in human iPSC culture and/or differentiation.
Are process oriented and experienced in working to SOPs.
Are willing to work in a highly collaborative and cross functional environment.
Are a motivated, proactive individual with a positive, cando attitude.
Are a passionate team player with excellent communication skills.

With essential experience in

Human pluripotent stem cell biology
Experience with differentiation and production human iPSCderived cells.
Commercialisation of iPSCderived cell types.

possibly....

Experience of working in a cGMP or GLP environment.
Experience of working with a Quality Management System (QMS).
Experience of CAPA, LEAN, Six-Sigma, 5S and/or other systems for optimisation and improvement of laboratory processes.

More reasons to join us:

provides a vibrant and dynamic work environment in an exciting, fast-moving time for biology. We work with cutting edge technologies and with our world-leading scientific advisory board. We conduct pioneering work with real-world impact.

We trust our people to make significant contributions early on with opportunities to be involved in projects that are key to the success and growth of our young company.

We invest in people, creating opportunities for personal development in an inclusive multi-skilled team with ambitious goals that provide opportunities to learn on the job from each other.

Creativity and open minds are encouraged for everyone to contribute to the success of the company.