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Scientist Assistant (12 month maternity cover)

Employer
Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited
Location
Oxfordshire
Salary
Competitive
Start date
2 Feb 2021
Closing date
2 Mar 2021

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Discipline
R & D , Laboratory
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Contract
Experience Level
Entry level

Job Details

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

Oxford Biomedica’s Process R&D team consists of experienced scientists and engineers that have extensive expertise in all aspects of upstream and downstream development.  PR&D take processes from the laboratory “bench” scale and apply process expertise and engineering fundamentals for delivery to Manufacturing.

We are currently recruiting for a Scientist Assistant to join the team for a 12 month maternity cover.  The purpose of this role is to provide essential laboratory activities and services supporting the high quality scientific work conducted at OXB.

Your responsibilities in this role would be

  • Carry out general lab maintenance/management activities such as equipment scheduling, planning and organisation of equipment maintenance and consumables stock managementAssist scientists to support the development and optimisation of upstream, downstream and analytical processes for producing lentiviral vectors, working within the Process R&D group.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of specialist laboratories.
  • Contribute to the efficient and safe operation of the laboratory.
  • Carry out key laboratory tasks including cell culture, buffer and reagent preparation, equipment set up and calibration, and cell seeding for cell based analytical assays.
  • Participate in laboratory layout / organisational improvement programmes to improve laboratory efficiency, safety and quality (e.g. 5S programmes).
  • Carry out other tasks as required from time to time
  • Accountable for own performance in alignment with group objectives and deadlines.

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

  • Ideally educated to Level 3 diploma standard (A Level) in a science subject but as a minimum educated to Level 2 GCSE standard in a science subject supported by some relevant work experience.  This role is best suited to those who have been commercial or domestic cleaners, as full training will be provided
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Competency in general computing packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Able to work under supervision and ability to read, understand and follow detailed instructions to complete tasks, some of which may be GxP procedures.
  • Highly motivated, proactive and keen to learn new skills.
  • Organised, logical with attention to detail.
  • High level of integrity and respect of confidentiality.
  • Good time management skills with the ability to adapt to rapid changes in projects and priorities to meet aggressive timelines.
  • Able to work in a managed environment and adhere to basic instruction and procedures.
  • Able to work well as a team player.

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

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