Scientific Assistant, Quality Control, (QC)

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology institute in Oxford is seeking a Scientific Assistant to join its Quality Control team. The role involves monitoring laboratory conditions, assisting with engineering requests, and maintaining compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have a GCSE in English and Maths, strong laboratory skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The institute values teamwork and offers career development opportunities, along with a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive total reward package

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Knowledge of efficient and effective laboratory working practices.
• Ability to read, write legibly and perform basic maths.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine monitoring of controlled temperature units within ASG CL2 laboratories.
• Raise engineering requests and accompany engineers during servicing of analytical instruments.
• Generate and review equipment files to meet GMP standards.

Skills

Laboratory working practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 2 GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

OXB is a quality and innovation‑led viral vector CDMO with more than 30 years of experience in viral vectors, enabling life‑changing therapies for patients worldwide. OXB collaborates with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing expertise in lentivirus, adeno‑associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. Our world‑class capabilities span from early‑stage development to commercialization, supported by robust quality‑assurance systems, analytical methods and deep regulatory expertise.

Recruitment Opportunity

We are currently recruiting a Scientific Assistant to join our Quality Control team and provide essential laboratory activities and services to support the ADQC department.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine monitoring of controlled temperature units within ASG CL2 laboratories.
• Raise engineering requests and accompany engineers while they service or repair analytical instruments.
• Generate and review equipment files for basic equipment to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Calibrate the pH meter and balance as required for analytical testing.
• Operate the autoclave and dispose of waste materials as required.
• Conduct stock checks of consumables, media, solutions and buffers used by scientists to ensure work activities are maintained.
• Assist the team in ensuring the CL2 laboratory suites meet regulatory compliance.
• Raise LMT work requests and assist LMT if required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 GCSE in English and Maths.
• Knowledge and understanding of efficient and effective laboratory working practices.
• Ability to read, write legibly and perform basic maths.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to challenge current practices and suggest new ideas.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with scientists and managers.
• Organizational skills and a service‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to listen to instructions and follow them.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive total reward package.
• Wellbeing programmes supporting mental and physical health.
• Career development opportunities to grow and thrive.
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture.
• State‑of‑the‑art labs and manufacturing facilities.

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