Biologics Manufacturing Assistant

Charles River Labs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Biologics Manufacturing Assistant. The successful candidate will support the GMP facility through cleaning, documentation, materials preparation, and equipment management, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards. A minimum of 5+ GCSEs, including English and Maths, is required, along with practical lab experience. This role is essential in maintaining high standards for drug development and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ GCSE grade A-C including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
• Previous practical laboratory experience is desirable.
• Strong initiative and team player abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the GMP facility including daily and campaign cleaning.
• Compliant completion of GMP documentation.
• Performing autoclave performance testing.
• Management of small equipment calibration/re-calibration.
• Adhere to compliance with Health and Safety of all operations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Practical skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Minimum 5+ GCSE grade A-C including English Language and Mathematics

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Our manufacturing site in Keele is offering an opportunity for a Biologics Manufacturing Assistant, responsible for the support and maintenance of the GMP facility. Responsibilities will include daily and campaign cleaning within the GMP facility, ensuring that operational, quality and Health & Safety targets are met as required by the Company and that all activities performed are in line with the Code of Conduct.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintenance of the GMP facility including daily and campaign cleaning.
• Compliant completion of GMP documentation.
• Materials preparation and autoclaving for GMP contracts.
• Responsibility for performing autoclave performance testing.
• Materials and equipment transfer as part of project start‑up activities.
• Responsibility for the management of small equipment calibration/re‑calibration.
• Working flexibly to support the teams delivering scientific processes within the GMP facility.
• To perform manufacturing operations within the ഇന്ത്യappropriate current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards, ensuring compliance is maintained, as defined in the Company Quality system.
• To adhere to proper compliance with Health and Safety of all operations within the team, in accordance with the Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• To work within the company’s policies for timesheet allocation codes for assigned programmes of work and in‑house activities.
• Perform other duties that from time‑to‑time management will assign.

Skills and Experience:

• < rainforest>Education: Minimum 5+ GCSE grade A‑C including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Previous practical laboratory experience is desirable.
• Other: Able to demonstrate strong written, verbal communication skills and practical skills. A self‑starter, who shows initiative and is a team player. Able to work flexibly.

About Charles River’s CDMO Services

With over 20 years of experience and industry‑leading expertise, Charles River’s cell and gene therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) group supports biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in advancing their complex programs from early development through commercialization. Our integrated, phase‑appropriate CDMO capabilities—including plasmid DNA, viral vector, and cell therapy manufacturing—enable seamless development and faster timelines. With centers of excellence in the US and UK, we offer GMP‑compliant and research‑grade solutions, along with comprehensive analytical services and regulatory support. Whether clients need end‑to‑end development, standalone services, or in‑sourced support, our CDMO team provides custom solutions to meet evolving program needs. From process development in Hanover to viral vector manufacturing in Rockville, large‑scale cell therapy production in Memphis, and plasmid DNA services in Keele, we simplify the supply chain and accelerate cell and gene therapy breakthroughs.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non‑GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical белән лаборатор testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well‑being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to fostering a sense of belonging and work daily in this direction.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.