DNA Manufacturing Lead

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotech company in Cambridge is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to oversee production operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive line management experience and a strong understanding of cGMP compliance. Responsibilities include scheduling production, managing team performance, and overseeing safety and quality. Competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 with benefits including pension and health insurance.

Benefits

Private pension

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing/production line management.
• Prior experience in a cGMP-compliant environment.
• Degree or professional experience in relevant scientific fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling of production campaigns and manage team workload.
• Oversee line management of team members, including appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP standards and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Line management experience

cGMP compliance

Understanding of cleanroom procedures

Education

Degree in DNA/molecular biology/biological sciences/biochemistry

Job description

Salary – £60,000 - £80,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full time, permanent role

We are currently offering the opportunity for someone to lead the manufacturing operations within an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Role

As the Manufacturing Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Scheduling of production campaigns and management of team workload
• Line management of team members – including target setting, one-to-one meetings, employee appraisals
• Ensuring cGMP compliance and a safe working environment
• Monitoring manufacturing progress by leading team meetings
• Approving key QMS documentation

Current / Recent Experience Required

• Extensive line management experience within a manufacturing / production role (essential)
• Prior experience working within a cGMP-compliant environment (essential)
• A degree (e.g. BSc / MSc / MSci / MRes) or professional experience related to DNA / molecular biology / biological sciences / biochemistry (desirable)
• An understanding of cleanroom procedures (desirable)

Profile Required

• Existing UK work eligibility (essential)
• Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge (essential)

The Package

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance.

To apply, please use the form provided to get in touch with us and we will respond as soon as possible.