Molecular Therapy Assistant

Integrated Care System; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking a dedicated team member to manage stocks and support GMP production for gene therapy products. You will work collaboratively in a hands-on role involving cleaning, temperature mapping, and supporting laboratory operations. The ideal candidate has a relevant science qualification and experience with Microsoft Office. Flexible working is offered, along with generous leave and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days of annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Culture of continuous learning

Qualifications

• BTEC or HNC (Level 4) in a science subject or similar qualifications.
• Evidence of personal development and commitment to CPD.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain stocks for the Clinical Biotechnology Centre.
• Support GMP production for advanced therapies such as gene therapy products.
• Participate in environmental monitoring and temperature mapping.

Skills

Stock management

Team collaboration

Technical and scientific activities

Environmental monitoring

Education

BTEC or HNC in a science subject

Foundation Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

If you are looking for the chance to develop your knowledge in a fast-paced environment, then you will excel with us. On a day-to-day basis, you will be managing and maintaining stocks, but you can expect to handle tasks ranging from cleaning and preparing the MHRA-regulated clean rooms to completing temperature mapping.

Across the team, we are committed to helping each other learn. You will train less experienced colleagues and support colleagues in their duties. This includes rejecting samples that are unsuitable for testing, checking sample data and results, and reporting non-conforming results and products. Crucially, you will be keen to suggest and assist with implementing improvements to enhance our service, products, and processes.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Working as part of a team in a varied role, reporting to the Business Operations Manager at the Clinical Biotechnology Centre.
• Participating in the work of the Clinical Biotechnology Centre, performing technical and scientific activities in support of GMP production for advanced therapies such as gene therapy products (plasmid DNA, viral vectors).
• Providing support for the GMP MHRA-regulated laboratories, including activities such as cleaning, stock management, receipting of goods, environmental monitoring, temperature mapping, calibration, and preparation of reagents and materials for GMP production.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join over 6,000 team members making a difference across the UK. We play a unique role in the NHS by helping people donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save lives. Our core values are caring, expertise, and quality, guiding everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace reflecting diverse communities and encourage applications from all sectors.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile, which summarizes the detailed Job Description and Person Specification. You will need to demonstrate these attributes throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• Flexible working opportunities where possible.
• 27 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
• NHS pension scheme, a defined benefit scheme. Details at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
• A culture of continuous learning supported by our Thrive program, offering activities for personal and professional growth.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BTEC or HNC (Level 4) in a science subject, or similar qualifications relevant to the role, or a Foundation Degree.
• Evidence of personal development and commitment to CPD.

Experience

• Experience working with information technology, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar systems.