This role sits within our Production team, where we share a mission to manufacture and deliver autologous cell therapy products to patients. This is a hands-on manufacturing role, with approximately 85% of your time spent working within our GMP cleanroom environment.

We are recruiting across two levels:

Associate Operator – an entry-level opportunity for people looking to build a career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Previous GMP or cleanroom experience is not required.

Operator I – for candidates with GMP manufacturing, cleanroom or relevant transferable experience who are ready to take on greater technical responsibility.

Both roles are based on-site in Stevenage and operate on a bi-weekly shift rotation.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your level, experience and training, you will:

• Execute production processes in accordance with GMP and approved procedures
• Operate production and cell-processing equipment
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time
• Support cleanroom maintenance, environmental monitoring, cleaning and material transfers
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP and training requirements
• Identify and raise quality or safety concerns
• Support continuous improvement activities

As you progress, you will also undertake cell culture activities including sampling, counting, washing, activation, feeding and harvesting, as well as labelling, reconciliation and drug product visual inspection

Working in our GMP Cleanrooms

Both roles involve working within controlled GMP cleanrooms and following strict contamination-control requirements.

This includes:

• Changing into designated cleanroom clothing and protective garments
• Following strict handwashing and disinfection procedures
• Removing jewellery, watches, personal electronic devices, makeup, nail polish, false nails and false eyelashes before entering
• Wearing appropriate head and facial-hair coverings
• Reporting relevant illness, skin conditions or open wounds that may affect cleanroom entry
• Following required cleanroom behaviours and procedures at all times

Full cleanroom and gowning training is provided. Individual requirements, including religious head coverings, are supported in line with our cleanroom controls

Demonstrated skills and competencies

Associate Operator

E – Essential
P – Preferred

• Previous GMP or cleanroom experience is not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures – E
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork – E
• Willingness to learn and develop in a regulated manufacturing environment – E
• Shift-working or relevant manufacturing experience – P

Operator I

E – Essential
P – Preferred

• GMP manufacturing/cleanroom experience or relevant transferable skills – E
• Shift-working experience – E
• Understanding of GxP production – E
• Sterile or ATMP manufacturing knowledge – P
• Ability to support junior colleague development – P

Qualifications

• Appropriate literacy, numeracy and computer skills
• Further education qualification/degree in STEM and/or relevant hands-on GMP manufacturing experience, depending on level

Skills/Specialist knowledge

• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to make appropriate decisions within a regulated environment
• For Operator I, detailed understanding of GxP production and the ability to contribute to GMP documentation

Autolus Core Competencies

• Focus on Results: Works to meet business goals set by management and leaders
• Builds Trust and Relationships: Ensures trust with internal and external partners by delivering on commitments
• Resilience: Has the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
• Communicates and Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet objectives

Autolus is committed to:

• The protection of the personal information that we collect & process and we are fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Providing an inclusive and fair workplace for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
• Improving diversity and inclusion within our business and our industry.