Scientist III - Quality Control

OXB; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Packmoor is seeking a Scientist III for its Quality Control Team. The role involves performing analytical testing, completing GxP documentation, and ensuring compliance in a GxP laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in a relevant field and possess experience in flow cytometry and tissue culture. This full-time position offers competitive rewards and career development opportunities in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in biology, biomedicine or related field.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for analytical work.
• Demonstrable competencies in laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing for QC release and stability.
• Complete GxP paperwork accurately and on time.
• Identify non-conformances under supervision.
• Maintain compliance of GxP laboratory area.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Tissue culture

Laboratory health and safety

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

GMP, GLP, GCP understanding

Teamwork

Analytical work familiarity

Education

BSc Degree in relevant discipline

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.

Position: Scientist III – Quality Control Team

Location: Oxford, GB

Company: OxfordBiom (OXB)

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing as part of QC release and stability.
• Timely and accurate completion of GxP paperwork.
• Identifying non‑conformances (OOS, OOE, CC) and completion under supervision.
• Personally responsible for the completion of tasks in relation to their criticality.
• Joint responsibility for maintenance and compliance of a GxP laboratory area and GxP “housekeeping” procedures.
• Work will be conducted in accordance with the OXB Quality Management system.
• High regard for safety and display a high level of good laboratory citizenship.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of BSc Degree in a relevant discipline (biology, biomedicine etc.) or basic experience of working in a related environment.
• Flow cytometry and tissue culture experience desirable.
• Some demonstrable competencies in performing laboratory tasks and general experimental procedures.
• Understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements.
• Computer literacy with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Some appreciation of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Understanding of regulatory requirements e.g. GMP, GLP, GCP and/or Validation and Quality Management systems.
• Some familiarity with the regulatory requirements for analytical work (e.g. product specifications, stability testing guidelines, etc.).
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work well in a team.

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; we are 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 commercialization. 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

Ready to Make a Difference?

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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