Scientific Assistant, Process Research & Development (PRD)

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

We are currently recruiting for a Scientific Assistant to join the Process Research & Development team (PRD).

PRD is responsible for the development of world-class viral vector manufacturing processes for Oxford Biomedica’s proprietary products and partnered programmes. PRD performs a crucial technical role in Oxford Biomedica’s mission to deliver life-changing gene therapies to patients.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Performing stock checks of consumables, media, solutions, buffers used by Scientists to ensure work activities are maintained.
• To receive deliveries and unpack stock into laboratories.
• Cleaning and maintaining the laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Raising engineering requests and chaperoning engineers whilst in the Laboratories.
• Raising & preparing asset documentation for laboratory equipment
• Raising work requests and assisting Laboratory Management as required
• To assist in maintaining the health and safety compliance as applicable.
• Preparing media and aliquot solutions / buffers as required by the laboratories.
• Preparation of tubing and small-scale bioreactors for processing.
• Assisting in cell seeding and cell count activities.

We are looking for:

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent qualification level or able to demonstrate required skills gained within another workplace.
• A genuine interest and drive to work in science.
• Problem solving skills to help identify way forward when issues arise
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• Highly organised and motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel & Outlook.

About Us:

We are an innovative leading viral vector specialist focused on delivering life changing therapies to patients.

Our innovative solutions and proven expertise allow us and our customers, the biotech and biopharma industry, to deliver life-saving therapies to reach even more patients.

The success of cell and gene therapy products transforms outcomes for millions of people suffering from some of the world’s worst diseases and medical conditions.

We work together, motivated to make a difference, and so can you.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive reward packages
• Wellbeing programmes
• Development opportunities
• A 35-hour working week.
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues
• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• Our values are: Deliver Innovation, Be Inspiring and Have Integrity
• State of the art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

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

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.