Quality Control Microbiologist

Oxford BioMedica; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QC Microbiologist to join their Quality Control team. In this role, you will be responsible for testing and reporting on raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will also participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support internal audits to enhance quality systems. This dynamic environment offers you the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to life-changing therapies. Join a collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and personal growth, and be part of a mission that impacts patients worldwide.

Benefits

Highly competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Development opportunities

Welcoming, friendly colleagues

Diverse and inclusive environment

State of the art laboratory facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified in Microbiology with hands-on lab experience.
• Understanding of microbiological identification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Test and report on raw materials and finished products.
• Support internal audits and maintain quality systems.
• Co-ordinate microbiology OOS/OOT results.

Skills

Microbiological test methods

Microbiology laboratory techniques

cGMP knowledge

Flexibility to work shifts

Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Education

HND/Degree in Microbiology or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

We are currently recruiting for a QC Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team. The purpose of this role is to test and report on raw materials, intermediates, finished products, the manufacturing environment and stability samples to enable product release and meet regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Test and report on raw materials, intermediates, finished products and the manufacturing environment to enable product release to meet regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance working practices.
• Support internal audits to maintain and improve Quality systems.
• Maintain stock control of QC test materials for use within the Microbiology Lab and Production areas.
• Co-ordinate microbiology OOS/OOT results to help identify contributory factors and assign root cause.
• Review and update departmental documentation.
• Support Senior Microbiologist and QC Manager with training of new staff.
• Report to Team Lead.

We are looking for:

• HND/Degree level qualified in Microbiology or related subject
• Thorough understanding of microbiological test methods and their application in OXB.
• Understanding of microbiological identification techniques and their use.
• Relevant experience in Microbiology laboratory techniques
• Basic knowledge of cGMP
• Computer literate (Word, Excel), Good familiarity with Microsoft Office software
• Flexibility to work shifts covering the hours from 07.00 to 03.00 Mon-Fri

About Us:

Oxford Biomedica 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.

Oxford Biomedica 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. Oxford Biomedica'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.

What's in it for you:

• Highly competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programmes
• Development opportunities
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues
• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• Our values are: Deliver Innovation, Be Inspiring and Have Integrity
• 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.

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives

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