Quality Sample Management Operator - Fast‑Growing QC Team

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Oxford is seeking a Sample Management Operator for the Quality Control Team. In this pivotal role, you will handle samples, ensuring they are received, stored, and shipped properly to support the development of life-changing therapies. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in sample handling, communication, and organization, and should have a genuine interest in science. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs and facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE or equivalent qualification or required skills from previous workplace.
• Proven experience with sample handling.
• Experience using LIMS is an advantage.
• Genuine interest in working in science.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check condition of samples from manufacturing.
• Organise and prepare outgoing shipments of samples.
• Issue samples to scientists.
• Ensure good record keeping and documentation.
• Author and review Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Sample handling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

GCSE or equivalent qualification

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

A leading biotechnology company in Oxford is seeking a Sample Management Operator for the Quality Control Team. In this pivotal role, you will handle samples, ensuring they are received, stored, and shipped properly to support the development of life-changing therapies. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in sample handling, communication, and organization, and should have a genuine interest in science. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in an inclusive work environment.