Healthcare Scientist

Healthcare Scientist The closing date is 30 November 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Scientist (Biomedical or Clinical) to join a busy and progressive accredited laboratory. The Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory (CCTL) is a regional lab delivering cellular therapies, including providing analysis, processing, cryopreservation and storage of cells for therapeutic use. It is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest biomedical research campus in Europe; home to two NHS flagship trusts, multiple world‑class research institutes, the University Medical School and a thriving biopharma ecosystem. The lab will expand to a new purpose built facility within the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre providing 4 state of the art cleanrooms and capability to manage Class 1 and Class 2 GMOs. CCTL is becoming increasingly involved in Immune Effector Cell / AT(I)MP cell handling, and facilitates the provision of CAR‑T cells for a range of indications. Main duties of the job You will assist with the routine stem cell transplantation and novel products service under the supervision of Senior Healthcare Scientists and the Production Managers. You will supervise and provide training to new and more junior staff members, as well as assist with validation and generation of laboratory related documents. You will be required to work on human blood and tissues in a GMP clean room environment and support the management of the Liquid Nitrogen facility. HCPC registration is essential for this role, as is knowledge of compliance with regulatory bodies relating to tissue or cells for human use (HTA, MHRA, JACIE). Experience of working within a Quality Management System is desirable as you will provide support for the reporting, investigation and CAPA execution of Quality Events. A background in Cell Therapy, Haematology with Transfusion, Immunology or Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics would be essential. Theoretical and practical knowledge of all aspects of stem cell processing would be desirable. About us Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, this is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or socio‑economic background. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa; completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment; or the Trust has agreed that they will sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment. For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed. This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th November 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 15th December 2025. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our Good Work Programme currently includes providing reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Relevant BSc or equivalent Relevant MSc/PhD or equivalent Experience Experience in a laboratory such as cell or gene therapy, haematology or blood transfusion, immunology or H&I. Experience of completing audits. Use of the laboratory information systems. Experience of working in an HTA/MHRA/JACIE licensed laboratory. Working at GMP level. Working in a Clean Room environment or aseptic technique. Use of Ultra Low Temperature storage. Leadership and supervisory experience. Experience of out of hours working. Knowledge Awareness of Quality Regulations in relation to processing of cells and tissue for human application (HTA/MHRA/JACIE). Fully computer literate. Health and safety procedures, Risk Assessment and COSHH. Awareness of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Receipt, processing, cryopreservation and issue of cell products. Q Pulse Quality Management System. Haemopoietic transplants. Immunology and Microbiology. Cell and Gene therapy. CAR T cell therapy. Skills Good verbal and written communication skills. Able to supervise and organise junior staff. Able to work both in a team and as an individual. Ability to work in an organised manner, to high standards and with a very high level of accuracy and precision. Good time management. Self‑motivated. Ability to multi‑task. Ability to concentrate for long periods. The ability to problem‑solve and troubleshoot. Ability to cope under pressure. Haemopoietic cell morphology. Additional Requirements The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr