Production Scientist I

TN United Kingdom; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic lab team in Oxford as a Production Scientist I, where you will be part of a collaborative environment focused on producing vital biological materials for diagnostics. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in various lab techniques, ensuring the quality and reliability of products that impact patient outcomes. With full training provided, you will develop professionally while contributing to innovative solutions in life sciences. If you're practical, curious, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in a science-related subject or equivalent lab experience.
• Strong interest in diagnostics and life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Producing and purifying recombinant proteins and viruses.
• Running QC assays to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting lab operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Adaptability

Laboratory techniques

Education

Degree in a science-related subject

Equivalent lab experience

Job description

We’re now hiring a Production Scientist I to join our dynamic lab team at The Native Antigen Company in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about rapidly growing their hands-on lab experience in a collaborative, passionate environment.

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll contribute to the preparation and production of vital biological materials used in diagnostics. You’ll gain training across a range of techniques and play a key role in supporting the quality and reliability of our products.

1. Producing and purifying recombinant proteins, viruses, and bacteria at scale.
2. Performing plasmid cloning and bulk production.
3. Aliquoting materials for storage and distribution.
4. Running QC assays to ensure quality standards are met.
5. Maintaining accurate stock records and updating internal databases.
6. Supporting general lab operations and receiving deliveries.

Full training will be provided to help you build confidence across all areas.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who’s practical, curious, and ready to be part of a busy lab team. You’ll enjoy working with precision and learning new techniques.

To succeed in our team, you’ll need:

• A degree in a science-related subject or equivalent lab experience.
• A strong interest in diagnostics, life sciences, or manufacturing.
• Good attention to detail and a willingness to follow SOPs.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach and a desire to develop professionally.

Additional Information

Why join us?

At LGC, our people make the difference. We’re committed to innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Every product we make helps drive better diagnostics—and better outcomes for patients worldwide.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Passion
• Curiosity
• Integrity
• Brilliance
• Respect

We are proud to be an inclusive employer. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be based on individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion, or belief.

For more information about us, please visit www.thenativeantigencompany.com

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