Aseptic Filling Biotechnologist I

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Oxford is seeking an Aseptic Filling Biotechnologist to join its Manufacturing team. The role involves responsibilities such as performing GMP manufacturing operations, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to production processes. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Life Sciences and some experience in a GMP environment. OXB offers competitive compensation and a collaborative working culture.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• Experience in a biological or chemical GMP manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Willingness to adhere to GMP PPE requirements during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sanitisation and sterilisation of equipment.
• Conduct manufacturing operations including component transfer.
• Maintain QMS documentation and accurate records.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Understanding of GMP and GCP

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

BSc Life Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Job description:

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 an Aseptic Filling Biotechnologist to join our Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing functions related to production and GMP manufacturing operations, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Contributing to housekeeping including cleaning, sanitisation and sterilisation of equipment and components
• Performing all manufacturing operations including but not limited to component transfer and preparation, equipment and area preparation
• Maintaining QMS documentation, keeping accurate records, following instructions and complying with company policies
• Supporting troubleshooting activities and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives
• Being accountable as part of a team of Aseptic Filling Biotechnologists working on shift pattern to successfully fill, inspect, label and pack Vector Product
• Investigating quality incidents, deviations and improving procedures

We are Looking For:

• Cleanroom experience or good understanding of GMP and GCP preferred
• Willingness to follow GMP PPE requirements during the working shift
• BSc Life Sciences or equivalent or alternatively some previous experience of working within a biological or chemical GMP manufacturing environment
• Flexibility to work shift patterns inclusive of weekends

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.

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