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Senior Research Laboratory Coordinator

Employer
Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited
Location
Oxfordshire
Salary
Competitive
Start date
27 Jan 2021
Closing date
24 Feb 2021

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Discipline
R & D , Laboratory
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

Our employees are able to develop their careers in exciting new medical technologies, and so can you.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Research Laboratory Coordinator to join the Platform Research Group.  The purpose of this role is to coordinate all activities concerning the research laboratories in order to maximise the productivity and quality of these facilities

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

  • Schedule and coordinate general laboratory management and maintenance activities (e.g. cleaning, scheduling, stock management, equipment maintenance and calibration).
  • Comply with and enforce company health and safety policies and procedures and good laboratory etiquette.
  • Efficiently manage any unplanned occurrences within the laboratories such as broken equipment or interruptions in consumable supply.
  • Liaise with other members of the Research Department to ensure the appropriate use of the facilities, facilitating the provision of procedures and training where applicable.
  • Primary contact with other departments including the Laboratory Management Team, Equipment Maintenance, Supply Chain and Engineering to ensure the smooth running of the research laboratory facilities.
  • Where applicable support research representation in new laboratory design by effectively communicating research requirements to project managers and participate in the decision making processes.
  • Lead the identification and implementation of improvement in current laboratory practices including time/space management, 5S working practices and productivity improvement projects and optimisation of work flows.
  • Line management responsibility for a small team of Research Laboratory Support Assistants.
  • Responsible for the coordination (project management) of new equipment demonstrations on site and definition of the specification and quality criteria of equipment for purchase.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

  • GCSE qualifications or equivalent in Maths, English and Science
  • Management training and management experience would be an advantage
  • Have a knowledge and understanding of efficient and effective laboratory working practices
  • Ability to demonstrate strong initiative in order to solve problems and improve working practices
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent experience gained elsewhere
  • A good Scientific knowledge base would be an advantage
  • Project management experience in a bio-tech environment would be an advantage

Do you want to feel inspired every day? We’re future-focused and our business is growing rapidly. We succeed together through passion, commitment and team work, and so can you.

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives

No agencies please

Company

Oxford Biomedica is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO that enables its clients to deliver life-changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, Oxford Biomedica has more than 25 years of experience in viral vectors, the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.  

Cell and gene therapy is the treatment of disease by the delivery of therapeutic genetic material (DNA or RNA), into a patient’s cells. One highly effective approach to delivering genetic information is to re-engineer existing viruses to be safe delivery vehicles (vectors) to insert the genetic material into patients’ cells. This can be achieved either by directly administering the vector to the patient (often referred to as in vivo gene therapy), or by first introducing the genetic material to cells or tissue outside of the body, before administering the cells or tissue into the patient (often referred to as ex vivo gene therapy or gene-modified cell therapy).  

Oxford Biomedica 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. Oxford Biomedica'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. 

Oxford Biomedica, a FTSE4Good constituent, is headquartered in Oxford, UK. It has locations across Oxfordshire, UK and near Boston, MA, US. Learn more at www.oxb.comwww.oxbsolutions.com, and follow us on LinkedInTwitter and YouTube

Life at Oxford Biomedica

We value everyone’s unique contribution, we appreciate everyone’s individuality, and every job matters.

Your contributions are recognised and appreciated. Your work-life balance matters. We recognise, develop and use your strengths. It’s a place where you are valued as a whole person, as an individual and as part of a team.

No matter who you are, or what you do, your work will make a significant difference.

We go the extra mile, every day, because we truly care. We work together as a team to achieve our life changing therapies. Our talented colleagues help to build other people’s futures, so can you. We empower each other to be our best.

We have access to like-minded scientists and engineers, working in the latest technologies.

Our community of experts create new life-saving cures. Shaping the business’ future through collaboration. Our people are on a continuous professional development journey aided by a thought-provoking environment. A place for experts to be stretched, and future experts to be nurtured. We inspire creativity and deliver great science, and so can you.

Our supportive culture invites talent, while creating future innovators.

We’ll give you a place where you can learn, grow and contribute to the future of cell and gene therapy. We create opportunities and invest in our people, promoting ongoing learning.  Our defined career pathways provide opportunities for everyone to achieve their career potential.  We make a difference, and so can you.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 1865 783 000
Location
Windrush Court
Transport Way
Oxford
OX4 6LT
United Kingdom

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