Process Engineer

Oxford Biomedica; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Oxford is seeking a Process Engineer to join its Manufacturing Sciences and Technology team. The role involves planning and executing MSAT-related projects, troubleshooting current processes, and implementing new manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering and relevant experience in bioprocess design and GMP standards. This position offers competitive rewards and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering.
• Expertise in bioprocess design and scale-up.
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned technical projects/tasks to meet project timelines.
• Troubleshoot process and quality issues in the plant.
• Support implementation of new processes and products.

Skills

Bioprocess design

Statistical data analysis

Problem-solving

Understanding of quality management systems

Education

Degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer to join the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) team. The purpose of this role is to plan, execute and report completion of MSAT-related projects or tasks in alignment with department objectives.

Responsibilities

• The delivery of assigned technical projects/tasks working directly with your Manager to ensure project time-lines are met according to internal and/or customer needs
• Trouble shooting, identification and problem solving in the plant for process and quality issues of existing processes
• Supporting the implementation of new processes/products into OXB facilities and third party CMOs
• Supports improvement projects to achieve increased productivity improvement, quality and reliability improvements
• Analyses batch records and quality results and monitors consistency of operations by using appropriate database and statistical tools; propose and implement corrective and improvement actions
• Work will be conducted in compliance with OXB's Quality, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering with an appropriate level of relevant experience.
• Expertise in bioprocess design, scale-up and commercialisation
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing and including quality and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge and relevant experience in the scale up and industrialisation of GMP manufacturing bioprocesses
• Understanding of quality management systems, environmental, health and safety aspects of the work and regulatory requirements
• Experience of using statistical data analysis tools
• Understanding of process hazard analysis (PHA) methodologies such as FMEA, HAZOP and HACCP would be desirable

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.

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