Laboratory Technician

Oxford Biomedica; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in viral vector CDMO is seeking a Laboratory Technician. The role involves supporting laboratory operations, ensuring quality control of consumables, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to innovation and quality.

Benefits

Highly competitive total reward packages

Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues

Diverse and inclusive working environment

State-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE level in a science subject or equivalent qualification.
• Degree in a scientific subject preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain quality of stock consumables and solutions.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment as per schedule.
• Ensure adherence to waste management systems.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Education

GCSE in a science subject

Degree in a scientific subject

Job description

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

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join the Laboratory Management Team (LMT).

The purpose of this role is to carry out routine tasks to support the smooth operation of the non-GXP laboratory, including waste management, stock control, reagent preparation, and cleaning.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Oversee, maintain, and ensure the quality of key stock consumables, media, solutions, buffers used by scientists to ensure work continuity.
2. Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities as per schedule.
3. Ensure adherence to waste management systems, including autoclave use and waste disposal.
4. Ensure equipment is serviced, calibrated, and fit for purpose; raise asset requests, prepare asset relocation and disposal forms, and coordinate with engineers.
5. Maintain documentation, ensuring it is populated, QC checked, and filed according to local rules.
6. Assist in maintaining health and safety compliance as applicable.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Minimum GCSE level (in a science subject) or equivalent qualification or skills gained through similar work experience.
2. Degree in a scientific subject (preferred).
3. Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

* Please note that eligibility for internal opportunities—such as roles in Process Development, Analytical Development, or Quality Control—requires meeting minimum tenure requirements in your current position.

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO committed to enabling clients to deliver life-changing therapies. With over 25 years of experience in viral vectors, we are pioneers in cell and gene therapy.

We collaborate with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, offering expertise from early development to commercialization, supported by robust quality systems, analytical methods, and 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: 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.