The King’s College London Gene Therapy Vector Facility (GTVF) provides comprehensive GMP-grade viral vector manufacturing services. This includes Lentiviral Vector (LV), Retroviral Vector (RV) and Adeno-Associated Viral Vector (AAV) production for early-phase clinical trials, alongside substantial programmes in process innovation, knowledge transfer and training to address critical skills shortages.

 

In partnership with the Network of Innovation Hubs, our vision is to ensure that the UK capitalises on its outstanding academic medical research to deliver novel gene therapies to patients, providing transformative treatments for currently intractable conditions, and generating a vibrant economic landscape.

 

The GTVF is run by a large, industry-leading team of >50 people who have extensive experience in delivering end-to-end viral vector manufacture for both academic and commercial clients, with a focus on early-stage clinical trials.

The Gene Therapy Vector Facility (GTVF) at KCL manufactures a variety of Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Products (ATIMPs) and starting materials, in state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facilities for treatment of cancer and rare diseases. This post supports the translation of cutting-edge medical research into clinical application. 

 

The position is based in a team with an excellent track record in both basic and translational research. The Quality Assistant will be an important part of the Quality Assurance Team to provide support to GMP manufacturing and QC activities and ensure compliance with the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) and GMP. 

 

The role will perform tasks including 

The Quality Assistant work with members of the team from all areas including Production, Quality Control, Technical services and MSAT.  This would be an excellent position for someone who learn key  Quality Management system skills .

 

This is a full time (35 Hours per week) post, and you will be offered an indefinite contract.