GMP Support Assistant

Oxford Biomedica; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cell and gene therapy sector seeks a GMP Support Assistant for its Manufacturing Support team in Oxford. The role involves critical day-to-day support functions, including cleaning and stock management. The ideal candidate should be motivated and organized with GCSEs or prior industrial experience.

Benefits

Highly competitive total reward packages

Welcoming and supportive colleagues

Diverse and inclusive working environment

State-of-the-art laboratory and facilities

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed but motivation for Advanced Therapies required.
• Reliability and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support GMP activities and maintain compliance in the facility.
• Coordinate consumable and kit transfers, manage stock.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Time management

Positive attitude

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs

Job description

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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 GMP Support Assistant to join the Manufacturing Support team.

The purpose of this role is work as part of the GMP Support team in the day-to-day support activities. This will include scheduled cleaning activities, consumable stock management, kit transfer co-ordination and removal of waste.

OXB’s Manufacturing Team is responsible for the production and aseptic fill and finish of vectors, for our clients and partners, to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Taking accountability, as part of a team of the GMP support team, to achieve the production support schedule with minimal disruption to other activities within the facility.
• Maintaining the GMP compliance of the facility through co-ordination of consumable and kit transfer, stock management and SQEI audit data.
• Supporting and maintaining the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning activities, when required.
• Performing all work within the manufacturing facility in compliance with the facilities health and safety and GMP procedures.

We are looking for:

No previous work experience is required for this role. But a strong motivation to work in the industry of Advanced Therapies must be shown. Additionally, you should demonstrate:

• Reliability, integrity and respect of confidentiality on work related and personal matters.
• Responsibility for your work and accountability for the impact of your work on others.
• Ability to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule.
• A positive attitude, growth mind-set and a commitment to develop within a growing regulated industry.
• Highly organised and motivated with excellent attention to details.
• GCSEs, and/or previous industrial experience.

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
• 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.