The purpose of the Technician Scientist Apprentice is to support the batch manufacturing of the company’s commercial products, to support the delivery of Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs) as both ”Specials” and as Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
Closing date: 21 Feb 2021 Apprenticeship summary * Wage?Competitive salary * Working week?37.5 hours per week (80% working and 20% studying). Days and hours TBC?Total hours per week: 37.50 * Expected duration ?36 months * Possible start date 01 Apr 2021 * Date posted? 01 Dec 2020 * * Apprenticeship level Higher Level 5 (Higher national Diploma) * Reference number VAC001669505 * Positions? 2 available You will use specialised technical skills and advanced scientific techniques following procedures associated with Advent Bioservices operational plans. The role will operate within a highly regulated GMP environment because of the need to control the quality and safety of products. Upon enrolment you will work closely with GMP Production Scientists, Quality Control staff and Quality Assurance staff to facilitate the efficient delivery of cellular therapy products for clinical use.
Requirements and prospects Desired skills * Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and work under pressure * The ability to take responsibility and accountability for the impact of their work on others * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Personal qualities * The ability to positively respond to change and adjust to different conditions, technologies and situations * The ability to work and communicate effectively with staff at all levels Desired qualifications * 80 UCAS points, including a B in A-level Biology (or equivalent) * Strong motivation to work in the industry of Advanced Therapies Future prospects On successful completion of the apprenticeship, candidates may be able to apply for further positions. Things to consider Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About the employer Advent Bioservices began activity as a cell therapy contract development & manufacturing organisation (CDMO) in 2016. We are currently managing the development of a state-of-the-art facility for multiproduct GMP production outside Sawston in Cambridgeshire, which will allow scale up of current commercial production and initiate the provision of contract manufacturing services to meet the growing demand for such services in the UK. Employer ADVENT BIOSERVICES LTD https://www.adventbio.uk/ Address Sawston Business Park
Training Training provider THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT Contact Betty Johnson 07921 487652 B.Johnson@kent.ac.uk The Apprentice will use specialised technical skills and advanced scientific techniques following procedures associated with Advent Bioservices operational plans. The role will operate within a highly regulated GMP environment because of the need to control the quality and safety of products. The post holder will work closely with GMP Production Scientists, Quality Control staff and Quality Assurance staff to facilitate the efficient delivery of cellular therapy products for clinical use. * Work in aseptic suites to GMP standards, and within microbiological safety cabinets using techniques such as cell culturing, to manufacture cellular therapy products for clinical use * Assist in the labelling, packaging, storage and shipping of cellular therapy products and maintenance of product inventory * Perform QC assays as part of product release, including use of flow cytometry, ELISA and ELISPOT assays, microscopy techniques, SDS electrophoresis * Aid in the preparation of technical reports and other clinical and GMP required documentation including but not limited to batch production records (BPRs) and SOPs. * Plan and undertake validation of new equipment used in GMP manufacture * Undertake daily GMP production housekeeping activities and administration, including but not limited to cleaning, stock control, ordering materials and managing suppliers Apprenticeship standard Technician Scientist Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)
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