Scientific Assistant, Process Development

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

Job summary

A biotech company in Oxford is seeking a Scientific Assistant for the Process Development team. This role involves essential laboratory activities such as preparing equipment and maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should possess at least GCSE-level education, exhibit strong organizational skills, and display a keen interest in scientific work. The company promotes a supportive culture and offers competitive benefits, encouraging collaboration and personal growth. Join us to make a real difference in delivering life-changing therapies.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• A genuine interest and drive to work in science.
• The ability to think rationally and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment for processing.
• Carrying out in-house preparation of tubing.
• Cell seeding and cell count activities for assays.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Highly organised and motivated

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

Minimum GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Assisting in maintaining the health and safety compliance as applicable.
• Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent.
• A genuine interest and drive to work in science.
• The ability to think rationally and problem solve.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly organised and motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel & Outlook.

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.

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
• 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

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.