About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Band 4, Bank - GMP Facility Officer to support the daily operations of our MHRA-licensed GMP unit. The postholder will play a vital role in ensuring the cleanroom environment (Grades B, C, and unclassified areas) is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and operational readiness for advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) manufacturing.
Key responsibilities will include performing routine cleaning of classified areas, conducting physical and microbiological environmental monitoring (EM), incubating EM plates and broths, ordering and receipting of production reagents and consumables, and maintaining accurate stock records. The role also involves documenting all cleaning, equipment servicing, and maintenance activities in line with the Unit's quality management system (QMS).
The GMP Facility Officer will work closely with Production and Quality Control Scientists to ensure that cleanroom operations are compliant with GMP standards and support the timely and safe delivery of manufacturing activities.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities Cleanroom and Environmental Monitoring
- Perform routine cleaning of cleanrooms (Grades B, C, D, and unclassified) following GMP and SOPs.
- Carry out environmental monitoring (viable/non-viable particle counts), incubate media, and record results.
- Support contamination control efforts and qualification of EM and cleaning strategies.
Stock and Logistics
- Manage timely ordering, stock checks, and inventory of consumables, cleaning agents, and PPE.
- Maintain gowning supplies and arrange sample shipments to external labs.
Documentation and Compliance
- Accurately record all cleaning, EM, equipment maintenance, and servicing activities.
- Ensure operations comply with SOPs, timelines, and quality standards.
- Report deviations and complete related documentation.
Training and Team Support
- Support Production and QC teams to ensure seamless GMP operations.
- Train personnel on cleanroom practices (e.g., handwashing, spray & wipe).
- Promote teamwork and provide cover during staff absences.
- Attend departmental meetings and contribute to unit success.
Professional Development
- Engage in annual appraisals and maintain a Personal Development Plan (PDP).
- Participate in ongoing GMP, cleanroom, and quality systems training.
Other Duties
- Follow Trust and departmental policies, including health and safety.
- Perform other tasks as assigned to meet service needs.
About us
The Advanced therapies Manufacturing Platform is co-located with the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Guy's Hospital on the 15th floor of the tower. The GMP Unit is purpose built for the manufacture of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products such as somatic cell therapies, gene therapies and tissue engineered products for early-phase clinical trials. It is used for both commercial and non-commercial clients as well as departments within GSTT and KCL to manufacture products related to trials undertaken in the CRF and at trial sites across the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work as part of a team and also unsupervised
- Ability to work within HSE (Health and Safety) guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of GMP guidelines and standards
Experience
Essential
- Stock management of a manufacturing unit
- Stock rotation
- Warehouse management
- Cleaning of cleanrooms
- Working in cleanrooms
- Viable particle /non-viable particle monitoring
- Ordering and receipt of raw materials and consumables within a regulated environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in GMP environmentUse of warehouse management system
- Experience in a similar cell and gene therapy manufacturing unit
Education
Essential
- NVQ, BTEC, or A-levels
Desirable
- BSc in Biology
Personal Characteristics / Other Requirements
Essential
- Can do Attitude
- Good Interpersonal skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivated and autonomous
- Able to work flexibly during the working week
- Able to work and deliver under pressure
- Proactive
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
15th Floor Tower Wing , Guys Hospital
London
SE19RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)