ABOUT US

At Quell we seek to deliver truly innovative, life-changing therapies for our patients. Our vision as a company is to build a major global biopharmaceutical company bringing transformational and valued therapies for a range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, as well as preventing rejection in organ transplantation, based on modular engineered Tregs.

 

OUR COMPANY

Quell was founded in March 2019 in partnership with six prominent immunological experts from King’s College London, University College London, and Hannover Medical School, and is led by Iain McGill, a leading pharmaceutical executive with extensive relevant experience, having spent most of his 25 years in the industry in immunology, including the areas of solid organ and cell transplantation. The Company was founded with initial series A financing, led by Syncona Ltd who committed £59M with a further £2M contributed by UCL Technology Fund.

 

 

THE ROLE

Production Associate

Quell is looking for a Production Associate to join the Cell Processing team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the manufacture of novel cell therapy products within a GMP environment for use in clinical trials.

 

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated technician to contribute to a key part of our work. Quell offers an exciting and highly dynamic environment focused on developing cutting-edge Treg therapies.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a collaborative environment under the supervision of senior members of the manufacturing team
• Perform documented processes according to SOPs within a GMP environment
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean workplace that comply with GMP standards e.g. by performing routine cleaning
• Maintenance of raw material stocks
• Record all activities and deviations within the QMS
• Engage in continuous improvement to maintain a high standard of practice

 

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of BSc degree in a Biological Science, Biotechnology, Immunology related field
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and record keeping
• Demonstratable laboratory experience

 

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of GMP
• Experience or knowledge of cell culture

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, supporting one another and held accountable for project deliverables.
• Personal drive and goal orientation.
• Detail-orientated and accurate.
• Professional and personable communication skills.
• Driven to solve problems pragmatically.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and prioritisation skills to manage a diverse workload.
• Good working attitude, reliability, and flexibility.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends on occasion

 

BENEFITS

• Holidays: 25 days per year.
• Life Assurance: 4 x base salary.
• Group Personal Pension: Auto enrolled at 4% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution.
• Private Medical Insurance for your whole family.
• Annual Bonus.

 

PERKS

• Fantastic collaborative environment at Translation & Innovation Hub
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• £61 Million Investment including brand new lab equipment, innovative methods, and exposure to cutting edge technology.
• Flexible working.
• Fast paced and progressive company looking for future leaders and innovators.