Sample Coordinator, Process Development

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in viral vector manufacturing is seeking a Sample Coordinator for its Process Development team in Oxford. This entry-level role involves essential laboratory activities, including sample management and supporting scientific work. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a genuine interest in science, with opportunities for development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Development opportunities

Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues

Diverse and inclusive working environment

State-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in handling biological or chemical samples preferred.

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

Education

GCSE or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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:

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

We are looking for:

1. Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent qualification level or able to demonstrate required skills gained within another workplace.
2. Highly organised and motivated with excellent attention to detail.
3. Problem-solving skills to help identify a way forward when issues arise.
4. Computer literacy skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook).
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
6. The ability to work within teams and cross-collaborate with other teams.
7. A genuine interest in working in science and/or a laboratory environment.
8. 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. With over 25 years of experience in viral vectors, we are pioneers in cell and gene therapy, supporting a range of clients from early development to commercialization, backed by robust quality systems and 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: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect
• State-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing