The Position

The Cells Senior Technician plays a key role in upstream production by contributing to the large-scale manufacture of cells used in antigen production. Working as part of a technical team, this position ensures production activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with GMP, biosafety and HSE requirements. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with responsibility for documentation, process improvement, and support during audits, contributing directly to the continuity and quality of manufacturing operations.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Execute production operations in accordance with defined procedures and ensure product quality and integrity
• Operate and maintain laboratory areas to cleanroom standards required for production
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous production batch records
• Contribute to the manufacture of cells in compliance with EU, UK and company GMP, Biosafety and HSE regulations
• Identify and implement process improvements through the change control system
• Provide technical guidance and training to other team members when required
• Participate in area monitoring and call-out rota for operational support
• Support EHS activities, including reporting incidents, participating in investigations, and completing risk assessments
• Monitor and support cost centre activities, including reviewing spend and reporting discrepancies
• Perform transactional activities such as stock movements, invoice approvals and purchasing via relevant systems (e.g. SAP, WeBuy)
• Raise and manage CAPAs, deviations, change controls and out-of-specification investigations
• Ensure accurate documentation and provide required information to Quality Assurance
• Collaborate with other production departments and stakeholders to support manufacturing activities