Scientific Assistant

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.

We are currently recruiting for a Scientific Assistant to join the Analytical Development and Quality Control (ADQC) team. The purpose of this role is to provide essential laboratory activities and services to support the ADQC department.

Our Analytical Services Group supports the development of products through analytical testing to facilitate manufacturing and process development, ensuring appropriate quality controls and use of analytics.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

·         To perform routine monitoring of controlled temperature units within ASG CL2 laboratories

·         To raise engineering requests and to chaperone engineers whilst they are servicing/repairing analytical instruments.

·         To generate and review equipment files for basic pieces of equipment to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards

·         To clean and maintain the laboratory equipment and facilities

·         Calibrate the pH meter and balance as required ready for analytical testing

·         To operate the autoclave and dispose of waste materials as required

·         Perform stock checks of consumables, media, solutions, buffers used by Scientists to ensure work activities are maintained.

·         Assist the team to ensure the CL2 laboratory suites meet regulatory compliance

·         To raise LMT work requests and assist LMT if required

·         Assist in maintaining the health and safety compliance as applicable to a CL2 laboratory facility

We are looking for:

·         Level 2 - GCSE English and Maths

·         Knowledge and understanding of efficient and effective laboratory working practices

·         Ability to read, write legibly, and perform basic maths

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

·         Ability to challenge current practices and suggest new ideas

·         Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with Scientists and Managers

·         Organizational skills and service-oriented mindset

·         Able to listen to instructions and follow them

·         Demonstrate a willingness to learn

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.

Why Join Us?

• 💸 Competitive total reward packages
• 🧘 Wellbeing programmes 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, Respect

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.