Quality Assurance (QA) Officers

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading viral vector CDMO in the UK is seeking a QA Officer for their QA team. This role involves overseeing the quality of GMP testing and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and supporting continuous quality improvement. Ideal candidates will have A Levels in Science and experience in a biologics environment, alongside strong attention to detail. This position offers competitive rewards and career growth within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

State-of-the-art labs and facilities

Qualifications

• A Level or National Certificate in a Science discipline.
• Higher National Certificate or Degree in a science discipline desirable.
• Understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical industry QA requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working in an ATMP / Biologics environment preferable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of GMP testing or manufacturing operations.
• Review documentation and quality records for batch release.
• Provide QA support to resolve compliance issues.
• Perform walk-rounds in GMP manufacturing areas.
• Liaise with stakeholders for compliance support.
• Communicate updates on activities to management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of GMP requirements

Experience in an ATMP/Biologics environment

Education

A Level in a Science discipline

Higher National Certificate or Degree in a science discipline

Job description

Job description

Join Us in Changing Lives

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 QA Officer to join either the QA Analytics or QA Operations team within QA. The purpose of the role is to provide QA support for either the Oxford Biomedica's GMP Laboratory testing facilities or GMP Manufacturing facilities.

Oxford Biomedica’s Quality Assurance (QA) team is responsible for the company’s quality processes and systems, in compliance with GMP guidelines. The team is accountable for internal and external audits, quality compliance, and control.

This is a 9IC grade.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of GMP testing operations or GMP manufacturing operations to ensure adequate and timely release of GMP‑compliant product.
• Ensure that all documentation and quality records are reviewed and approved on batch completion and forwarded to QP for on‑time batch release.
• Review quality systems documentation, including Deviations, Change Controls and CAPAs, and provide QA support to resolve compliance issues.
• Perform walk‑rounds/inspections in GMP manufacturing areas at appropriate and quality‑critical stages of the testing process to ensure testing is performed to GMP standards.
• Undertake continuous quality and process improvement for efficient workflows and to meet current regulations.
• Liaise with stakeholders, e.g., laboratory/production managers and internal customers to provide appropriate QA support and guidance to ensure compliance with GxP quality standards and other regulatory standards.
• Communicate updates on activities to management to ensure tasks are progressing and completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• A Level or National Certificate in a Science discipline.
• Higher National Certificate or Degree in a science discipline desirable.
• Understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical industry QA requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working in an ATMP / Biologics environment preferable.

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, 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?

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