Sample Coordinator Process, Development

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

Job summary

A leading company in viral vector CDMO is seeking a Sample Coordinator to support laboratory activities. The role involves managing samples, coordinating requests, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and have a genuine interest in science. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering life-changing therapies.

Benefits

Highly competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Development opportunities

Welcoming, friendly, and supportive colleagues

A diverse and inclusive working environment

State-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent qualification level.
• Highly organized and motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Computer literacy skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Receiving and issuing samples for process development.
• Preparing outgoing shipments of samples.
• Creating and maintaining inventories of samples.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Interest in science

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 Sample Coordinator to join the Process Development team. The purpose of this role is to provide essential laboratory activities and services supporting the high-quality scientific work conducted at OXB.

Process Development (PD) is responsible for developing world-class viral vector manufacturing processes for Oxford Biomedica’s proprietary products and partnered programmes. PD plays a crucial technical role in Oxford Biomedica’s mission to deliver life-changing gene therapies to patients.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Receiving and issuing samples for process development purposes as per work schedule.
• Preparing outgoing shipments of samples to other OXB sites, external testing organisations, and clients.
• Creating and maintaining inventories of all samples stored within the department.
• Co-ordinating sample requests for analytical assays in a timely manner.
• Supporting Scientists with generation of labels and sample labelling.
• Ensuring a good standard of record keeping.

Profile description:

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent qualification level, or able to demonstrate required skills gained within another workplace.
• Highly organised and motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills to help identify solutions when issues arise.
• Computer literacy skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work within teams and cross-collaborate with other teams.
• A genuine interest in working in science and/or a laboratory environment.
• Previous experience in handling biological or chemical samples is preferred but not essential.

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 worldwide. As pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have over 25 years of experience in viral vectors, powering the majority of gene therapies.

We collaborate 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. Our capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialization, supported by robust quality systems, analytical methods, and regulatory expertise.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programmes
• Development opportunities
• Welcoming, friendly, and supportive colleagues
• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• Our values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect
• State-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.

Oxford Biomedica is a leading viral vector CDMO dedicated to enabling life-changing therapies. Our expertise in cell and gene therapy involves delivering genetic material via engineered viral vectors, either directly or through modified cells, for the treatment of diseases.