Quality Control Technician (Raw Materials)

Oxford BioMedica; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Oxford is seeking a Quality Control Technician I (Raw Materials) to join its ADQC Team on a 12-month contract. The role involves ensuring that incoming raw materials are tested and released on time while meeting regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, maintaining documentation, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates should possess at least GCSE or equivalent qualifications and strong attention to detail. Competitive rewards and career development opportunities are offered in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality control environment is preferable.
• Strong organizational skills for documentation and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely testing and release of incoming raw materials.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards through documentation.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Quality Management System

Basic understanding of GxP regulations

Education

GCSE or equivalent qualification

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’re currently recruiting for a Quality Control Technician I (Raw Materials) to join our ADQC Team for a 12-month contract. In this role, you willensure that incoming raw materials are tested and released in time to meet manufacturing demands and are compliant with regulatory 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 :

• Carry out routine inspection, testing (were appropriate) and release incoming raw materials ensuring that quality and time targets are met.
• Complete and maintained Control Plans, Criticality Assessments, Supplier Questionnaires and other documentation to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Represent the QC department in communications with manufacturing, Warehouse & Supply Chain, other members of QC and the wider business to ensure on time delivery of raw materials to the end user
• Liaise with suppliers and external testing laboratories ensuring quality information and test results are provided in a timely manner
• Represent the QC department in communications with manufacturing, Warehouse & Supply Chain, other members of QC and the wider business to ensure on time delivery of raw materials to the end user
• Prepare shipments of materials to CTO’s and other sites.
• Maintain stock control in the laboratory areas.

We are looking for :

• GCSE or equivalent qualification level or experience gained within the role or similar workplace and position.
• Strong attention to details to ensure a high standard of record keeping and documentation.
• Understanding of Quality Management System.
• Basic understanding of GxP regulations

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 programmesthat support your mental and physical health
• 🚀Career development opportunitiesto 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.