Sample coordinator PRD

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

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Oxford is seeking a Sample Coordinator to support laboratory activities that drive scientific excellence. In this role, you will manage sample inventory, coordinate testing sample requests, and maintain storage conditions. Ideal candidates will have a Maths and English GCSE and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive reward packages and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Inclusive and collaborative culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• Maths & English GCSE as a minimum requirement.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Exceptional attention to detail is critical.
• Fluent in written and spoken English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations related to sample coordination and shipment.
• Maintain freezer logs and storage conditions.
• Coordinate sample requests for analytical testing.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Strong oral communication

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Maths & English GCSE

Job description

We're currently recruiting for a Sample Coordinator to join our Process Development team. In this role, you will provide essential laboratory activities and services supporting the high-quality scientific work conducted at OXB, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sample Coordinator duties for the Process Development department, including receipt, issuing, packaging, and shipment of samples from PD, subcontractors, OXB sites, and customers.
• Carry out sample inventory – maintain freezer logs, implement efficient 'check-in/check-out' tracking, oversee storage and disposal, and monitor freezer capacity for upcoming projects.
• Coordinate sample requests and/or control materials for analytical and external testing – ensure timely delivery of samples for assays, liaise with internal teams and handle discrepancies.
• Maintain cold storage units within PD, including freezer defrost and fridge/freezer cleaning.
• Support continuous improvement – implement innovative storage and labelling solutions, and drive improvement of sample management processes and systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate analytical activities and ensure alignment with departmental goals, deadlines, and safety standards.
• Undertake additional duties as required for the efficient running of company and PD operations.

Qualifications

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• Maths & English GCSE as a minimum requirement.
• Solid computer skills (including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in maintaining or setting up databases and/or experience in regulated environments (desirable).
• Pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent experience gained elsewhere and/or experience in handling biological and chemical samples.

Company 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.

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 30 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.

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.