Quality Control Team Leader – Microbiology

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Control Team Leader in Microbiology, where you will lead a dedicated team to ensure compliance and excellence in aseptic practices. This pivotal role offers the chance to drive continuous improvement and oversee critical microbiological operations, making a real impact in the field of cell and gene therapy. With a generous salary package, flexible benefits, and a commitment to inclusivity, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career while contributing to life-changing therapies.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Group Life Cover

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP-regulated Quality Control Laboratory.
• Strong technical background in Microbiology and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects related to aseptic practices in microbiology labs.
• Drive continuous development within the Microbiology team.

Skills

Microbiology

GMP Regulations

Environmental Monitoring

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Microbiology

Post-Graduate Qualification

Job description

Quality Control Team Leader – Microbiology

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 to join our Quality Control team as Quality Control Team Leader – Microbiology.
• This is a pivotal role responsible for managing all aspects related to aseptic practices and the operation of microbiology laboratories.
• Provide effective leadership, mentoring, and direction to a team of microbiologists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Drive continuous development within the Microbiology team, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Lead investigations into incidents of product contamination.
• Oversee environmental monitoring (EM) and microbiological data reviews.
• Keep abreast of current regulatory requirements, including contamination control strategies.
• Coordinate and perform QC batch release testing, as required.
• Complete and review GMP documentation within the QC department.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Manufacturing Operations to ensure cleanroom facilities remain compliant.

About you

• Experience in a GMP-regulated Quality Control Laboratory.
• Proven supervisory and staff training experience.
• Strong technical background in Microbiology, including the ability to perform microorganism speciation to genus level.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental monitoring of GMP cleanrooms.
• Familiarity with cell characterisation and safety assays.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organised with strong planning skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• A degree in Microbiology or similar field; or equivalent qualification and experience.
• A post-graduate qualification is desirable.

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing why you are interested and why we should hire you.

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.