Operational Support Technician I – 10-Month Fixed Term Contract

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

Pension scheme

Life cover

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Job summary

RoslinCT is seeking an Operational Support Technician I for a 10-month fixed-term contract in Edinburgh BioQuarter. The role supports the Manufacturing team with cleanroom cleaning, inventory control, and processing activities in a GMP environment. Ideal candidates hold an HNC in Life Sciences; immediate availability is preferred.

The position runs Sunday to Wednesday on a shift basis, with potential extra shifts. Benefits include generous leave, pension, private healthcare, and life cover.

Qualifications

• HNC in Life Sciences or equivalent training/experience.
• GMP clean room experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform controlled cleaning of laboratories, clean room facilities and equipment.
• Conduct inventory checks and restock materials as needed.
• Assist Manufacturing during cell therapy processing: label vials and record data.
• Operate and monitor equipment such as incubators and storage vessels.
• Process and dispose of laboratory waste; manage cleanroom laundry and textiles.
• Schedule and conduct equipment maintenance.

Skills

GMP experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Education

HNC in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Operational Support Technician I - 10-Month Fixed Term Contract

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!

Due to the nature and training requirements of this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK with sufficient permission to meet the needs of the position. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role under the Home Office restrictions.

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 Operational Support Technician I to join our Manufacturingteam.
• This is a temporary contract. It is anticipated that the role will be effective from November 2026 to September 2027.
• This is a shift-based role, working Sunday - Wednesday. This may include ad-hoc evening and weekend shifts.
• You’ll be responsible for performing controlled cleaning of laboratories, clean room facilities and equipment.
• Performing inventory checks and restocking materials when required.
• Assisting the direct Manufacturing team during cell therapy processing, including labelling of vials, accurately recording data and transferring materials into the manufacturing area.
• Operating and monitoring equipment such as incubators and storage vessels.
• Processing and disposing of laboratory waste.
• Manage laundry for cleanroom garments and lab coats.
• Schedule and conduct equipment maintenance.

About you

Please note: We require the successful candidate to be immediately available or on a short notice period.

Ideally, you will have experience of working within a GMP clean room environment, however it is not required. We welcome applications from those who have experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment who can demonstrate enthusiasm, drive, strong communication skills, and ability to stay organised in a fast-paced setting. We also welcome applicants with:

• Good computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver results.
• Work effectively within a small team.

Qualifications

• Ideally, the candidate will hold a HNC in Life Sciences or related subject. We welcome applicants with equivalent training and experience.

At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

If you’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.