At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality compliance in manufacturing and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Company: Join OXB, a leading CDMO in cell and gene therapy.
- Benefits: Competitive rewards, wellbeing programmes, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.
- Qualifications: Experience in GMP-regulated environments and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Position
Quality Assurance Officer (12 month fixed‑term contract)
Location
Oxford, GB (5 days a week onsite at Cowley and Yarnton facilities)
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and approving deviations, CAPAs and change controls within defined timelines.
- Supporting manufacturing teams as a QA partner to ensure GMP compliance during production activities.
- Reviewing batch documentation and supporting preparation for Qualified Person batch disposition.
- Participating in investigations, root cause analysis and risk assessments for quality events.
- Reviewing and approving SOPs, protocols, reports and other GMP documentation.
- Supporting implementation of new manufacturing processes for incoming client programs.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality systems and operational processes.
Qualifications
- Experience in a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology or similar manufacturing environment.
- Significant experience managing quality events such as deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
- Strong understanding of GMP regulations and regulatory expectations (FDA / EMA).
- Ability to work independently, make sound quality decisions and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate closely with manufacturing and technical teams.
About Us
OXB (LSE: OXB) is a global quality and innovation‑led contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) in cell and gene therapy with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life‑changing therapies to patients worldwide.
With 30 years of experience in viral vectors, OXB collaborates with world‑class pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing expertise in lentivirus, adeno‑associated virus (AAV), adenovirus and other viral vectors.
OXB’s capabilities range from early‑stage development to commercialization, supported by robust quality‑assurance systems, analytical methods and regulatory expertise.
OXB offers a range of technologies for viral vector manufacturing, including a 4th generation lentiviral vector system, a dual‑plasmid AAV production system, and suspension and perfusion processes using process enhancers and stable producer/packaging cell lines.
OXB, headquartered in Oxford, UK, has facilities in Oxfordshire, Lyon, Strasbourg, Bedford, and Durham.
Benefits
- Competitive total reward packages
- Wellbeing programmes that support mental and physical health
- Career development opportunities to 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, Respectful
Ready to Make a Difference?
Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.
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QA Officer - 12 Month FTC in Oxford employer: OXB
OXB is an exceptional employer located in Oxford, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and career development, team members benefit from competitive reward packages and access to state-of-the-art facilities. The inclusive culture fosters growth and encourages contributions to meaningful projects that impact patients' lives globally.
