MSAT Scientist

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an MSAT Specialist to provide technical support for cutting-edge cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The successful candidate will have a strong background in GMP manufacturing and process technology transfer, as well as experience in cell culture. Join a rapidly expanding organization that values inclusivity and offers a generous benefits package, including private healthcare and a competitive pension scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of life-changing therapies.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Group Life Cover

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP manufacturing and process technology transfer.
• Hands-on cGMP experience with cell culture activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes.
• Mentor Manufacturing personnel in cleanroom environments.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Process technology transfer

Cell culture

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Bioreactors

Cell processors

Job description

MSAT Specialist

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

• An exciting opportunity for an MSAT Specialist to join our team.
• You will be responsible for providing technical support to a range of cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes including:
• Process technology transfers
• Process improvements
• Process troubleshooting
• Quality investigations/out of specification investigations.
• Provision of on-the-floor technical mentoring and guidance to Manufacturing personnel within the cleanroom Manufacturing suite.
• You will work directly with an MSAT Principal Scientist to deliver assigned technical projects/tasks ensuring project timelines are met according to internal and/or customer expectations.
• Support the transfer of new cellular therapy/gene-edited processes into RoslinCT’s GMP manufacturing facilities working closely with clients and/or internal teams.
• Be part of cross-functional project teams including Development, Manufacturing, QC, QA, Supply Chain, and Project Management.
• Participate in client discussions to support onboarding of new projects and technologies.
• Complete process and facility gap assessments for new processes and collaborate with the Project Manager to generate robust transfer plans.
• Generate final process descriptions and write related documentation such as change controls, validation protocols, risk assessments, batch records, and SOPs.
• Develop technical protocols and SOPs to support technology transfer and manufacturing development.
• Complete GMP material assessments and finalize bills of materials.
• Support evaluation and adoption of new manufacturing technologies.
• Provide technical training to manufacturing staff for new processes, changes, and improvements.
• Support investigations and out-of-specification reports, reviewing and approving technical reports to close out QMS issues.
• Assist in troubleshooting process excursions and trends as needed.

About You

• Experience in GMP manufacturing and/or process technology transfer, preferably in Cell and Gene therapy.
• Hands-on cGMP experience with cell culture and manufacturing activities; experience with iPSCs or hESC lines is a plus.
• Experience with various cell culture platforms including closed systems like bioreactors and cell processors.
• Knowledge of EU, MHRA, and FDA regulations.
• Experience in writing technical documents such as change controls, validation protocols, batch records, and SOPs.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and eager to develop technically.
• Positive attitude, solution-oriented, and proactive in continuous improvement activities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, capable of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to learn and share knowledge effectively within the team.
• Self-aware, socially skilled, resilient, and able to work under pressure with good humor.

Qualifications

• A degree in Life Sciences or relevant equivalent experience.

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply’ now! Upload your CV and complete a short application explaining your interest and suitability.

At RoslinCT, we value inclusivity and strive to create a fair, welcoming workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. If you have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail].