Quality Control Analyst

Touchlight is focused on "The Making of DNA". Through the Covid pandemic, this quiet revolution has been propelled into the spotlight with the scale-up and proof of concept of RNA and DNA based vaccines.

In addition, the stellar growth in viral and non-viral cell and gene therapy discovery and development has accelerated the need for a better quality, faster and more robust DNA manufacturing technology. Our CDMO and technology is built on the conviction that DNA is fundamental to the future of medicine. By moving away from today's restrictive biological approaches, we have made DNA manufacturing simple.

Our unique dbDNA (or "doggybone" DNA) vector is optimised for use in advanced genetic medicines, being safer and more efficacious than conventional plasmid DNA. The platform, based on enzymatic technology, enables DNA production at unprecedented scale, speed and purity. We are leveraging our platform to enable the next generation of Genetic Medicines.

Our CDMO Focus is on:

• Nucleic Acid Medicines (mRNA & DNA)
• ex-vivo & in-vivo cell and genetic medicines
• Gene therapy using viral vectors and gene editing
• Autologous & Allogenic cell therapy

Quality Control Analyst

Touchlight is currently seeking a QC analyst to join its Quality Control department. The Quality Control Analyst is responsible for supporting the Quality Control (QC) laboratory for day-to-day QC testing of manufactured dbDNA and environmental monitoring activities. There will be a close interaction with the other operational departments to support Quality and product needs.

Key activities will include environmental monitoring of the GMP facility and the day-to-day QC testing of raw materials and finished products through molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry techniques. Testing includes bioburden, endotoxin, gel electrophoresis, pH, and HPLC/UPLC. The QC analyst will also be involved with reagent preparations, goods receipt, sample receipt, procurement, good housekeeping activities, equipment and instrument verifications, and documentation. The QC Analyst reports to the QC Manager, and in support of the Head of Quality Assurance, to ensure regulatory requirements are met.

This is an exciting, fast-paced environment suited to self-motivated, organised, conscientious and highly accurate individuals, who can contribute to and successfully work in a multi-talented and compliance orientated team.

Qualifications

You have:

• A degree in a scientific discipline (MSc is a plus).
• Experience working within a GMP environment.
• Strong experience of QC environment and organisation, preferably in microbiology.
• Proficiency with various QC techniques such as Environmental Monitoring, Bioburden, Gel Electrophoresis, and/or HPLC/UPLC.
• Practical experience with aseptic technique.

Touchlight Benefits

Touchlight is a successful scale-up business with a record of world-leading innovation and a welcoming, entrepreneurial culture. We make Touchlight an extraordinary place to work by providing our employees with incredible facilities, flexible working and a competitive benefits and remuneration package.

A Place for Everyone

We believe diversity drives innovation and for that reason we strongly encourage those from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Touchlight. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to build a workforce that is truly representative of the communities in which we operate and our customers. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please speak with the HR team who will be happy to support you.

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