Interim MS&T Scientist (12 Month FTC)

Interim MS&T Scientist (12 Month FTC)

Application Deadline: 9 August 2026

Department: Manufacturing Innovations and Partnerships

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Stevenage (SMIC)

Description

The purpose of this role is to support the introduction, optimisation and delivery of new processes within the CGT Catapult Manufacturing Innovation Centres (MICs). The MS&T Scientist contribute to new product introduction, technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing across Cell Therapy and Viral Gene Therapy processes and aligned modalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in a recognised modality, with a broad understanding of aligned technologies
• Apply in-depth knowledge of process engineering, aseptic handling, molecular biology, biochemistry and/or purification techniques to evaluate and optimise cell and gene therapy methodologies to support technology transfer of robust and scalable manufacturing processes
• Execute hands-on developmental or scale-up runs associated with the establishment of new processes within CGT Catapult
• Support the creation and execution of technology transfer project plans for the introduction of new processes to the CGT Catapult MICs in Stevenage and Braintree
• Collaborate with Scale Enabling Technology (SET), Quality, and project teams across the CGT Catapult
• Facilitate collaboration with therapy/technology developers, CMOs and CROs, both at the CGT Catapult MICs and by offsite working
• Ensure documentation compliance with onsite QMS and HSE
• Author and review new GMP procedures and batch related documentation for the CGT Catapult MICs
• Produce project reports and present progress against project deliverables
• Deputise for the MS&T Senior Scientist(s) as required, representing CGT Catapult in technical collaborations

Experience:

• Demonstrable academic or industrial experience in a process development and/or GMP manufacturing setting (essential)
• Demonstrable experience in two or more cell and gene based therapy methodologies e.g. mammalian/primary cell culture, single-use stirred tank reactor (STR) operation, chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF) and/or normal flow filtration, continuous centrifugation, aseptic handling including tube welding and sealing etc. (essential)
• Demonstrable experience of working within either the biotech, biopharma, CMO, CRO or other types of commercial-facing organisations (desirable)
• Demonstrable experience of the Quality by Design (QbD) approach to product development (desirable)Demonstrable experience of working to commercial timelines and within budget (desirable)

Skills, Knowledge and 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 cell and gene sector and the personal drive to help push the sector to be a commercial success
• Proven knowledge of cutting-edge solutions to address challenges of scalability, and enclosed disposable systems
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)
• Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust
• Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of Collaborator and management needs
• Ambitious, collaborative, driven
• A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges
• Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities
• Flexibility towards work assignments and new learning
• Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail
• A roll your sleeves up hands-on attitude towards varying work assignments
• Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set
• Ability to work well under pressure and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of Collaborator and management needs
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, with strong IT, data management and presentation skills
• A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development
• Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise and best practice
• Willingness to travel as required by the role

Education / Qualifications:

• Educated to a degree level within a Life Science subject