Scientific Assistant II- Quality Control

Scientific Assistant II – Quality Control

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Join Us in Changing Lives

At OXB, 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.

Location: Oxford, GB

Company: OxfordBioM

Responsibilities

• The monitoring and controlling of temperature units within highly regulated laboratories.
• To liaise and work with Equipment Engineering team and external engineers to organize equipment servicing and equipment repair.
• Provide support for equipment maintenance including equipment files and service contracts.
• To calibrate key analytical equipment as per calibration schedules.
• To raise quality records including deviation, CAPA and change control.
• To clean and maintain the laboratory equipment and facilities.
• To operate an autoclave and dispose of waste materials.
• To lead the ASG pipette clinic including liaising with calibration team and troubleshooting.
• Oversee, maintain, and ensure quality of key stock consumables.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent qualification level or able to demonstrate required skills gained within another workplace.
• Experience of maintaining aseptic technique & tissue culturing skills.
• Knowledge of equipment & instrument calibration.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly organized and motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Please note this is not considered an undergraduate opportunity at OXB. Please see Scientist II or GMP Production Biotechnologist and QC Officer or other similar II level opportunities on our career site for these types of roles.

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 than 30 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.

OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in 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 regulatory expertise.

Why Join Us?

• 💸 Competitive total reward packages
• 🧘 Wellbeing programs that support your 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

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