1. Can you describe your experience working in a regulated environment, such as a laboratory or manufacturing setting? What specific skills did you acquire during that time? Can you describe your experience working in a regulated environment, such as a laboratory or manufacturing setting? What specific skills did you acquire during that time?
2. How do you ensure that you adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when performing cleaning and maintenance tasks in a cleanroom environment? How do you ensure that you adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when performing cleaning and maintenance tasks in a cleanroom environment?
3. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to complete quality-related documentation? What steps did you take to ensure accuracy and compliance? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to complete quality-related documentation? What steps did you take to ensure accuracy and compliance?
4. Describe your experience with inventory management. How do you conduct stock checks and manage the re-stocking of consumables? Describe your experience with inventory management. How do you conduct stock checks and manage the re-stocking of consumables?
5. Have you ever needed to transfer materials and equipment into a cleanroom? What procedures did you follow to ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols? Have you ever needed to transfer materials and equipment into a cleanroom? What procedures did you follow to ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols?
6. Describe a situation where you had to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. How did you manage your time and resources effectively? Describe a situation where you had to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. How did you manage your time and resources effectively?
7. Can you give an example of a challenge you faced in the manufacturing or laboratory environment and how you resolved it? Can you give an example of a challenge you faced in the manufacturing or laboratory environment and how you resolved it?
8. Crafting effective relationships is crucial in our collaborative environment. Can you share an experience where you successfully built a relationship with a stakeholder or team member? Crafting effective relationships is crucial in our collaborative environment. Can you share an experience where you successfully built a relationship with a stakeholder or team member?
9. How would you communicate a potential issue in the manufacturing process to your team or manager? How would you communicate a potential issue in the manufacturing process to your team or manager?
10. Attention to detail is emphasised in this role. Can you share a specific instance where your attention to detail positively impacted a project or task? Attention to detail is emphasised in this role. Can you share a specific instance where your attention to detail positively impacted a project or task?
11. What tools or strategies do you use to maintain accurate records and documentation? What tools or strategies do you use to maintain accurate records and documentation?
12. Can you discuss your familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations? How do you ensure compliance during your daily tasks? Can you discuss your familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations? How do you ensure compliance during your daily tasks?
13. Given that you have a National 5 or equivalent in a Science subject, how have your studies prepared you for this role in cell and gene therapy manufacturing? Given that you have a National 5 or equivalent in a Science subject, how have your studies prepared you for this role in cell and gene therapy manufacturing?
14. This position may require support for out-of-hours, weekend, and overtime cover. Do you have previous experience in a role with similar demands? How do you handle flexibility in your work schedule? This position may require support for out-of-hours, weekend, and overtime cover. Do you have previous experience in a role with similar demands? How do you handle flexibility in your work schedule?
15. Why are you interested in a position with RoslinCT, and what do you hope to contribute to our mission of developing life-changing therapies? Why are you interested in a position with RoslinCT, and what do you hope to contribute to our mission of developing life-changing therapies?
16. At RoslinCT, we value inclusivity. Can you share a time when you actively contributed to creating an inclusive environment in your previous roles? At RoslinCT, we value inclusivity. Can you share a time when you actively contributed to creating an inclusive environment in your previous roles?
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