Scientific Assistant, Process Development

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading viral vector CDMO in the United Kingdom is looking for a Scientific Assistant to support the Process Development team. The role involves preparing laboratory equipment, maintaining stocks, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have a minimum of GCSE education and possess good communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive rewards package and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Well-being programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive work culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent education.
• Genuine interest and drive to work in science.
• Capability to think rationally and problem-solve.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized and motivated with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment for processing, including bioreactors and purification systems.
• Receiving deliveries and maintaining stock levels.
• Cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Assisting in maintaining health and safety compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum GCSE or equivalent education

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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 Scientific Assistant to the Process Development team. In this role, you will provide essential laboratory activities and services to the team, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Preparing equipment for processing, including bioreactors, pH/DO probes, incubators, purification systems.
• Receiving deliveries, restocking & stock checking of consumables.
• Carrying out in‑house preparation of tubing and connectors for processing.
• Cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Raising engineering requests and chaperone engineers whilst in the Laboratories.
• Cell seeding and cell count activities for analytical assays.
• Assisting in maintaining health and safety compliance as applicable.

We are looking for:

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent education.
• A genuine interest and drive to work in science.
• Capability to think rationally and problem‑solve.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly organised, motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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 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.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive total reward packages.
• Well‑being 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.

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.