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Senior Scientist - Quality Control

Location: 

Oxford, GB

Company:  oxfordbiom

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’re currently recruiting for a Senior Scientist - QC to join our Quality Control team. In this role, you will work within a Containment Level 3 Laboratory (CL3) with a team of Scientists responsible for ensuring that reported QC release results are robust, accurate and scientifically sound, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. 

 

Your responsibilities in this role would be: 

  • Perform assays, report results and QC check assays for QC release in accordance with GMP regulations, mainly cell culture and qPCR.  

  • Work in laboratories according to CL3 UK Health and Safety regulations 

  • Complete quality records (deviations, CAPAs and change controls) in a timely manner 

  • Write and review ASG Policies, SOPs and forms 

  • Responsible for ensuring the GMP compliance of the laboratory and equipment 

  • Contribute to and/or lead root cause investigations 

  • Support customer and regulatory inspections, attend Customer meetings 

  • Training other Scientists in GMP procedures  

  • Contribute to and/or lead thorough and timely investigation of invalid assays  

 

We are looking for:  

  • BSc or equivalent in a relevant Bioscience with relevant experience  

  • Experience in working within Containment Level 3 Laboratory 

  • Strong technical understanding of aseptic technique, cell culture and qPCR 

  • Proven abilities in critical thinking and troubleshooting  

  • Ability to work within GMP regulations and maintain compliance; previous experience of working within a GMP environment is required 

  • Knowledge of assay development and/or validation  

  • Understanding of basic statistical techniques for data analysis  

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel  

  • Excellent writing skills for preparing plans and reports

 

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 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. 

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