Scientist III, AAV - Cell Engineering
- Employer
- Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited
- Location
- Oxfordshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Start date
- 13 Sep 2021
- Closing date
- 13 Oct 2021
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- Discipline
- R & D , Biotechnology, Scientific
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Experience Level
- Experienced (non-manager)
Job Details
Job description:
Our employees are able to develop their careers in exciting new medical technologies, and so can you.
We are currently recruiting for a Scientist III to assist with AAV research within the Cell Engineering Group (CEG) which is a group within the Platform Research Department. The purpose of the role is to evaluate new systems and cell lines for efficient AAV production.
Your responsibilities in this role would be:
- Involvement in Cell Engineering AAV activities, which may include, plasmid development, cell line development, analytical assays, AAV production and AAV characterisation
- Design and conduct experiments /investigations in accordance with correct methodologies and procedures under the direction of Principal and Senior Scientists
- Maintain a high standard of record keeping and documentation of experiments and investigations to ensure that information is captured clearly and timely
- Analyse and interpret data for documenting and reporting at internal meetings and client meetings
- Prepare written reports to a high standard
- Conduct research and technical support of the highest quality in line with role specific activities
- Share scientific knowledge through regular team/department meetings and presentations
- May be responsible for maintenance of a laboratory area and/or important equipment
- Maintain excellent laboratory citizenship
- Contribute to the efficient and safe operation of the laboratory
- Assisting with other activities within the Research Department as required
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:
- BSc, MSc or PhD in an applicable Bioscience
- Experience in general cellular and molecular biology techniques
- Practical experience with several of the following: tissue culture, flow cytometry, nucleic acid extractions, qPCR, bioreactors, western blot and plasmid cloning.
- Preferably an understanding of gene therapy viral vectors; ideally AAV vectors
- Attention to detail.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
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
We offer:
We are committed to offering highly competitive reward packages for all our staff. That’s why, every year, we benchmark our salaries and benefits against the local pharmaceutical market – by that, we mean that we compare our packages with those of other major companies in the London, Oxford, Cambridge areas.
We’re looking for highly skilled, focused individuals to help us deliver life-changing therapies to patients. It’s no mean feat, and we have to work together to make this happen.
Along the way, you’ll have a rich variety of opportunities to really develop your career. We’ll also give you a generous set of employee benefits and a competitive salary
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.com, www.oxbsolutions.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter 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.
- Website
- http://www.oxb.com/
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 1865 783 000
- Location
-
Windrush Court
Transport Way
Oxford
OX4 6LT
United Kingdom
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