Laboratory Technician (Cleanroom)
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has presented itself at Great Ormond Street Hospital Trust, Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children (ZCR) for a Cleanroom Technician in our Cell and Gene Therapy Service. This is a full-time contract for a well-motivated and enthusiastic cleanroom technician to contribute to the success of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Gene and Cell Therapy and Cellular.We are proud of being part of a well renowned national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK.
The Cell and Gene Therapy Service manufactures life-saving therapies for paediatric patients under MHRA licence. We are expecting to soon manufacture within our new state of the art, purpose-built facility (ZCR), comprising of seven cGMP compliant laboratories and support services.Our manufacturing facilities are licensed by the MHRA to allow us to function within the terms of our MIA(IMP) and MS licences.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have responsibilities for assisting in the cleaning and maintenance of these laboratories and in supporting senior scientists working in the labs, to provide laboratory and administrative support to ZCR GMP laboratories.The post-holder will carry out scheduled equipment maintenance in the laboratories in conjunction with engineers and / or scientific staff, observing the special requirements for workers entering the clean rooms
Please ensure that you read the attached job description and person specification carefully as your application will be judged against these criteria.
We are therefore seeking a candidate with a strong background in cleanroom activities and a comprehensive understanding of GMP principles. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent teamwork, attention to detail, ability to accurately follow instructions, and ability to work under pressure.Effective communication, both written and verbal, is crucial for collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
The post holder will report to the Deputy Laboratory Manager and will be responsible for carrying out a variety of GMP Core tasks including scheduled cleaning and monitoring of the GMP facility and equipment, material transfer, provide training to other members of staff on equipment, procurement, and receipt of materials, manage stock, and assisting with GMP documentation control.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria- GOSH Always Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria- GCSE or higher qualification in English, Maths and a science subject or equivalent
- NVQ3, IBMS or equivalent experience in Clinical Laboratory support or another discipline (e.g. pharmacy)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria- Some knowledge of laboratory procedures including cell culture and understanding of typical laboratory equipment
- Experience in day to day use and maintenance of equipment
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Familiarity with Environmental Monitoring Systems
- Experience of working in a ‘clean room’ environment
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively both orally and in writing, e.g. able to write short reports
- Scientific and technical aptitude and ability to learn techniques quickly
- Ability to work without supervision
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.