Scientist III - Quality Control

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Oxford is seeking a Scientist III to join the Quality Control team. In this role, you will perform analytical testing, ensure compliance with GxP standards, and maintain laboratory safety. Candidates should possess a BSc in a relevant field, with experience in flow cytometry and tissue culture considered an asset. The company offers a supportive culture and numerous career development opportunities, along with commitment to employee well-being in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs and facilities

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Flow cytometry and tissue culture experience preferred.
• Computer literacy in MS Office essential.
• Some understanding of regulatory requirements necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing for QC release and stability.
• Complete GxP paperwork accurately and on time.
• Identify non-conformances and complete tasks under supervision.
• Maintain a GxP laboratory area and ensure compliance.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Tissue culture

Computer Literacy

Laboratory health and safety

Teamwork

Education

BSc Degree in biology or biomedicine

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Job description

AtOXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day:Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

We are currently recruiting for aScientist III to join the Quality Control team. In this role, you will perform and report laboratory-based experiments or analytical investigationsin accordance withscientific or regulatory requirements, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Perform analytical testing as part of QC release and stability.
• Timely and accurate completion of GxP paperwork.
• Identifying non-conformances (OOS, OOE, CC) and completion under supervision.
• Personally responsible for the completion of tasks in relation to their criticality.
• Joint responsibility for maintenance and compliance of a GxP laboratory area and GxP “housekeeping” procedures.
• Work will be conducted in accordance with the OXB Quality Management system.
• High regard for safety and display a high level of good laboratory citizenship.

We are looking for:

• Educated to a minimum of BSc Degree in a relevant discipline (biology, biomedicine etc), or basic experience of working in a related environment.
• Flow cytometry and tissue culture experience desirable.
• Some demonstrablecompetencies in performing laboratory tasks and general experimental procedures.
• Understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements.
• Computer Literacy with MS Word, Excel & Outlook & Teams.
• Some appreciation of LaboratoryInformation Management Systems (LIMS)
• Understanding of regulatory requirements e.g. GMP, GLP, GCP and/or Validation and Quality Management systems.
• Some familiarity with the regulatory requirements for analytical work (e.g. product specifications, stability testing guidelines etc).
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work well in a team.

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than30years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behindthe majority ofgene therapies.

OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturingexpertisein lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV)and adenoviral vectors. OXB’s world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatoryexpertise.

Why Join Us?

• 🧘Wellbeing programmesthat support your mental and physical health
• 🚀Career development opportunitiesto help you grow and thrive
• 🤝Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• 🧪State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• 🌍A company that lives its values:Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. AtOXB,we’refuture-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.