Manufacturing Scientist

Manufacturing Scientist

Location: Edinburgh

Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 plus additional paid benefits

Our client is a dynamic, growth-oriented company seeking a Manufacturing Scientist whose skills and expertise will play a key role in advancing their cutting-edge technology.

Operating within an ISO 9001-accredited environment, the Manufacturing Scientist must adhere to controlled processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while actively contributing to production planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach, strong accountability, and the ability to effectively communicate progress to the Manufacturing Operations Manager and broader team.

Areas of Responsibility and Primary Objectives

Cell Culture & Differentiation:

• Perform aseptic culturing of human iPSCs, including expansion, maintenance, and banking.
• Differentiate iPSCs into specific cell types (neurons, cardiomyocytes, microglia, astrocytes, etc.) using established protocols.
• Conduct routine monitoring of cell morphology, viability, and confluency to ensure optimal conditions.
• Ability to conduct QC testing assays including PCR, ICC and flow cytometry.

Manufacturing & Quality Control:

• Manufacture iPSC-derived products and cell culture media following SOPs and ISO 9001 standards.
• Ensure batch-to-batch consistency, reproducibility, and high quality of all products.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for manufacturing and quality control processes to ensure full traceability.

Production Planning & Execution:

• Assist in the planning and scheduling of production runs to meet customer demand and commercial targets.
• Coordinate production efforts across multiple sites, including R&D, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer.
• Procure stock and manage inventory to optimize production efficiency and maintain stock levels.
• Present progress updates in operations meetings as required.

Compliance & Laboratory Operations:

• Support QA processes to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Perform laboratory housekeeping, including stock control, equipment monitoring, and waste disposal.
• Provide out-of-hours coverage for cell culture on a rotational basis.

Core Values:

• Performance: High quality products, right first time, every time.
• Accountability: Approach all tasks with diligence and exceed highest standards of integrity and responsibility.
• Transparency: Openness and willingness to learn from our customers and colleagues.
• Act with Integrity: Honest and committed to doing what is best for our customers and our Company.
• Diversity & Inclusivity: Environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and part of the team.
• Collaborative Culture: Teams seek expertise of colleagues across the business to do their best, innovative work.

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