Description
The Quality Control (QC) team requires an undergraduate studying towards a Scientific degree, to undertake an 11-month Industrial Placement starting in September 2026.
The Quality Technician (Industrial Placement) will support the ongoing compliance of the CGT Catapult Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MIC) GMP facility, and equipment used within the QC labs and Cleanroom modules.
The Quality Technician (Industrial Placement) will also proactively engage in ensuring that the CGT Catapult MIC meets the standards and expectations of key stakeholders; the regulatory authorities, existing/potential Collaborators and internal department, supporting the monitoring of Cleanroom modules and the maintaining of QC compliance for audit readiness. There may be a requirement for some ad hoc travel to support the personal development of the role holder.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform GMP laboratory testing and analysis, including viable environmental monitoring, ensuring accurate result generation, timely reporting, and escalation of atypical or OOS/OOT results in accordance with procedures.
- Ensure QC laboratory services are maintained in a state of GMP compliance, supporting day-to-day laboratory operations, documentation control, and inspection readiness.
- Own assigned QC equipment, including routine operation, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, and supporting the full validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control, and periodic review.
- Administer and review quality documentation and records, including Non-Conformances, Change Controls, Deviations, and archive requests, ensuring data integrity, completeness, and timely progression.
- Collate, trend, and report Quality Management System metrics, contributing to data analysis and generation of reports to support management review and monitoring of site performance.
- Identify, plan, and deliver a continuous improvement project, focused on improving the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and/or cost of QC or quality processes, in alignment with site and organisational objectives.
- Actively contribute to a positive quality culture, demonstrating ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset while supporting cross-functional collaboration.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Highly motivated, pragmatic and practical to support the mission of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK.
- Desire to establish a high-profile career within the cell and gene sector and the personal drive to help push the sector to be a commercial success.
- Awareness of current GMP, Quality Control, and regulatory guidelines is desirable.
- Reliability, integrity, and respect of confidentiality.
- Positive response to change.
- Ability to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule.
- Ability to work well under pressure, and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- A good team player and the ability to work independently.
- Strong interest in Quality Control.
- Ability to problem solve and make informed decisions.
- Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities.
- Able to develop technical writing skills and execute work with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills and emotional intelligence.
- Proficiency of standard Microsoft packages.
- Ambitious, collaborative, driven.
- Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set.
- A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development.
- Willingness to travel.
Education and Qualifications
- Successful completion of the first year of a bachelor’s degree course in a Life Sciences subject.
About Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) is an independent innovation and technology organisation committed to the advancement of cell and gene therapies with a vision of a thriving industry delivering life changing advanced therapies to the world. Its aim is to create powerful collaborations which overcome challenges to the advancement of the sector.
With experts covering all aspects of advanced therapies, it applies its unique capabilities and assets, collaborates with academia, industry, and healthcare providers to develop new technology and innovation.
CGT Catapult works with Innovate UK.
CGT Catapult is committed to providing an equal, diverse, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. We celebrate differences, empower, and inspire everyone, because when everyone is included, everyone wins. In 2024, we received bronze accreditation from Inclusive Employers.
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Description
The Quality Control (QC) team requires an undergraduate studying towards a Scientific degree, to undertake an 11-month Industrial Placement starting in September 2026.
The Quality Technician (Industrial Placement) will support the ongoing compliance of the CGT Catapult Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MIC) GMP facility, and equipment used within the QC labs and Cleanroom modules.
The Quality Technician (Industrial Placement) will also proactively engage in ensuring that the CGT Catapult MIC meets the standards and expectations of key stakeholders; the regulatory authorities, existing/potential Collaborators and internal department, supporting the monitoring of Cleanroom modules and the maintaining of QC compliance for audit readiness. There may be a requirement for some ad hoc travel to support the personal development of the role holder.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform GMP laboratory testing and analysis, including viable environmental monitoring, ensuring accurate result generation, timely reporting, and escalation of atypical or OOS/OOT results in accordance with procedures.
- Ensure QC laboratory services are maintained in a state of GMP compliance, supporting day-to-day laboratory operations, documentation control, and inspection readiness.
- Own assigned QC equipment, including routine operation, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, and supporting the full validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control, and periodic review.
- Administer and review quality documentation and records, including Non-Conformances, Change Controls, Deviations, and archive requests, ensuring data integrity, completeness, and timely progression.
- Collate, trend, and report Quality Management System metrics, contributing to data analysis and generation of reports to support management review and monitoring of site performance.
- Identify, plan, and deliver a continuous improvement project, focused on improving the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and/or cost of QC or quality processes, in alignment with site and organisational objectives.
- Actively contribute to a positive quality culture, demonstrating ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset while supporting cross-functional collaboration.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Highly motivated, pragmatic and practical to support the mission of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK.
- Desire to establish a high-profile career within the cell and gene sector and the personal drive to help push the sector to be a commercial success.
- Awareness of current GMP, Quality Control, and regulatory guidelines is desirable.
- Reliability, integrity, and respect of confidentiality.
- Positive response to change.
- Ability to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule.
- Ability to work well under pressure, and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- A good team player and the ability to work independently.
- Strong interest in Quality Control.
- Ability to problem solve and make informed decisions.
- Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities.
- Able to develop technical writing skills and execute work with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills and emotional intelligence.
- Proficiency of standard Microsoft packages.
- Ambitious, collaborative, driven.
- Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set.
- A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development.
- Willingness to travel.
Education and Qualifications
- Successful completion of the first year of a bachelor’s degree course in a Life Sciences subject.
About Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) is an independent innovation and technology organisation committed to the advancement of cell and gene therapies with a vision of a thriving industry delivering life changing advanced therapies to the world. Its aim is to create powerful collaborations which overcome challenges to the advancement of the sector.
With experts covering all aspects of advanced therapies, it applies its unique capabilities and assets, collaborates with academia, industry, and healthcare providers to develop new technology and innovation.
CGT Catapult works with Innovate UK.
CGT Catapult is committed to providing an equal, diverse, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. We celebrate differences, empower, and inspire everyone, because when everyone is included, everyone wins. In 2024, we received bronze accreditation from Inclusive Employers.
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