Bioprocessing Scientist

The main purpose of the Bioprocessing Scientist is to support Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant activities for the production of sterile gene therapy Products. Major Activities - Perform production processes, following SOPs and GMP practices to manufacture required products. - Proficient in the use of aseptic manufacturing techniques to assure the manufacture of intermediate sterile products. - Operate to appropriate GMP practices within clean room environment to assure continued compliance within those areas. - Carrying out the day-to-day monitoring of the GMP facility to ensure that the facility operates in a compliant and safe manner to allow the production of gene therapy products at the required standards.  - Perform routine cleaning of the manufacturing facility.  - Perform the environmental monitoring of the manufacturing facility. - Ensure that the MeiraGTx manufacturing facility and storage areas are maintained in a fit-for-purpose state. - Conduct regular stock checks and assist in the maintenance of the stock inventory. - Assist in stock control including ordering against defined specifications and receipt of materials, appropriate storage of starting biological products, (Quality Control QC) approval and release of materials for use. - Comply with MeiraGTx procedures including Health and safety and GMP. - To ensure all equipment used is calibrated/maintained and in line with SOP’s. - Recognize and report procedural problems and deviations. - Participate in the planning of duties to ensure customers receive products on time and in full.  - Any other duties/projects as are responsible and within the skills and ability of the post holder. - If required, support technology transfer activities as new processes are transferred into manufacturing.  Key Performance Indicators - Aseptic technique qualification. - GMP compliance. - Contamination free GMP Batch manufacture. - Data integrity.  Key Job Competencies - Aseptic processing  - Operates to appropriate manufacturing practices to avoid cross contamination and sterile processing. - Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; able to gather and analyze information; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations. - Leadership - exhibits confidence in self and others. - Cost Consciousness - works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources. - Motivation - sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence. - Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives. - Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. - Quality Management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. - Innovation - meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas. - Oral Communication - speaks clearly; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates good presentation skills; participates effectively in meetings. - Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. - Physical & mental requirements - occasional lifting; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. - Responsible for ensuring that own work complies with GMP, Data Integrity and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and is undertaken in accordance with applicable procedures. - Responsible for ensuring that own training is undertaken in a timely and GMP compliant manner before the task is undertaken. - Responsible for ensuring that any GMP documentation assigned to me e.g. (but not limited to) Issues, CAPAs, Change Controls, BMRs & audit/inspection actions is closed timely and in a RFT state.  Job Responsibilities - Compliance with GMP.  Job Background - Either BTEC HNC/HND or degree in a relevant scientific discipline with practical laboratory elements (or equivalent) or relevant previous experience. - Experience in pharmaceutical product manufacture (preference for biologics and aseptic manufacture). - Good understanding of GMP. - Practical experience of sample preparation and analysis. - Need to be numerate. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) preferred.