Manufacturing Equipment & Systems Specialist

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading viral vector CDMO in Oxford is looking for a Manufacturing Equipment & Systems Specialist to ensure compliance of GMP equipment and systems. This role involves maintaining documentation, supporting validation processes, and liaising with vendors for technical issues. Ideal candidates will have a science background, experience in GMP environments, and knowledge of cell and gene therapy manufacturing equipment. Join a supportive, innovative team dedicated to impactful therapies.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a GMP environment.
• Experience with bioreactors, chromatography, clean rooms.

Responsibilities

• Generate and review periodic Asset documentation.
• Maintain access control for manufacturing.
• Support Validation Lifecycle documents.

Skills

GMP environment experience

Cell & Gene therapy manufacturing equipment knowledge

Ability to travel across Oxfordshire sites

Willingness to work in Cleanroom

Education

A-Level, preferably science based

Graduate in STEM subject

Job description

Job description

Join Us in Changing Lives

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 Manufacturing Equipment & Systems Specialist to join our Manufacturing Team. In this role, you will ensure compliance of GMP Equipment & Systems within the manufacturing department enabling efficient batch delivery against production schedule in line with GMP, safety and environmental requirements, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Please note that this role is an onsite opportunity.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Generating and reviewing of periodic Asset documentation including audit trails, Asset Folders, and User Access levels
• Maintaining access control for manufacturing and ensuring trained personnel and host access to support Validation / Engineering activities
• Supporting in progressing of Validation Lifecycle documents and activities for assets (URS, DQ, RQ, VRR’s, CST etc)
• Generating and updating of asset documentation e.g. equipment logbooks, SOPs
• Providing technical support and point of contact for queries / data from internal departments e.g. Validation and support QMS, and Audits and Client requests
• Liaising with Equipment & Systems vendors to resolve any technical issues that are identified
• Executing NPI actions which relate to equipment introduction or modification
• Supporting the implementation and review of HAZOPs
• Acting as the subject matter expert where required for QMS and supporting/taking ownership of QMS records for equipment and Systems

We are Looking For:

• A‑Level, preferably science based with previous industrial experience
• Graduate in STEM subject (preferred)
• Experience working in a GMP environment
• Experience working with of Cell & Gene therapy manufacturing equipment and systems. e.g. bioreactors, chromatography, clean rooms etc.
• Ability to travel across all Oxfordshire sites
• Willingness to working within Cleanroom environment when required

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.