Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Management Team

We are at the centre of the rapidly growing cell and gene therapy sector. We deliver life-changing therapies to patients, and so can you.

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join the Laboratory Management Team (LMT) team.  The purpose of the role is to carry out routine tasks to aid and support the smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the non -GXP laboratory including waste management, stock control, reagent prep and cleans.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Oversee, maintain and ensure quality of key stock consumables, media, solutions, buffers used by Scientists to ensure work activities are maintained.
• To clean and maintain the laboratory equipment and facilities according to schedule.
• Ensuring OXB laboratory waste management systems are adhered to (inc. autoclave use and waste out).
• Making sure equipment is serviced and calibrated and fit for purpose. To raise new asset request numbers / prepare asset relocation and disposal forms for laboratory equipment, chaperone engineers.
• Documentation maintained- populated, QC checked and appropriately filed in accordance with local rules.
• Excellent communication liaising with teams/departments and external.
• To assist in maintaining the health and safety compliance as applicable.

We are looking for:

• Educated to a Diploma level in a science subject or equivalent but a minimum educated to GCSE A level (in a science subject) or equivalent qualification level or experience gained within a similar work place and position
• Previous aseptic technique experience (preferred)
• Experience in working in laboratory
• Computer skills essential with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

*Please note this is not considered an undergraduate career path into Process Development, Analytical Development & QC or Manufacturing at Oxford Biomedica.  Please see Scientist II or Biotechnologist or other similar opportunities on our career site for these types of opportunities.

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 25 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.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programmes
• Development opportunities
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues
• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• Our values are: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect
• State of the art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

We want you to feel inspired every day. We’re future-focused and our business is growing rapidly. We succeed together through passion, commitment and teamwork, and so can you.

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