Manufacturing Scientist

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Scientist

Location: Edinburgh

Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

Inclusivity: Environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and part of the team. Where all employees are empowered to be listened to and heard.

Collaborative Culture: Teams seek expertise of colleagues across the business to do their best, innovative work.

If you're interested in this position and have the necessary skills and experience, please apply.

Please note - my client does not have the ability to offer visa support/sponsorship for this position.