You need strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus organization, motivation, and keen attention to detail.

You will clean and maintain lab equipment, operate an autoclave, manage temperature controls, liaise for servicing, support pipette maintenance, and oversee stock consumables.

Science

Healthcare

United Kingdom

Oxford

Enhanced sick pay

Group life assurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health and health surveillance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Large

Oxford Biomedica (LSE: 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, the Company has more than 25 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies. The Company 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 a US-based subsidiary, Oxford Biomedica Solutions, based near Boston, MA, US.

Science & Healthcare

Oxford Biomedica

BioTech

A life saving cell and gene therapy company

We are at the centre of the rapidly growing cell and gene therapy sector. We deliver life-changing therapies to patients, and so can you. We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Support Assistant (Scientific Assistant) to join the Analytical Development & QC team for a 12-month maternity cover. The purpose of this role is to provide essential laboratory activities in the Containment Level 2 and 3 laboratories and services to support the Group. Our Analytical Development and QC Group supports the development of products through analytical testing to facilitate manufacturing and process development, ensuring appropriate quality controls and use of analytics. Your responsibilities in this role would be: * To clean and maintain the laboratory equipment and facilities. * To operate an autoclave and dispose of waste materials. * The monitoring and controlling of temperature units within highly regulated laboratories. * To liaise and work with Equipment Engineering team and external engineers to organize equipment servicing and equipment repair * Provide support for equipment maintenance including equipment files and service contracts. * Support the ADQC pipette clinic including cleaning and preparing pipettes. * Oversee, maintain, and ensure quality of key stock consumables. We are looking for: * Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) * Highly organised and motivated with good attention to detail. About Us: Oxford Biomedica 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 25 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies. 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. What’s in it for you: * Highly competitive reward packages * Wellbeing programmes * Development opportunities * Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues * A diverse and inclusive working environment * Our values are: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect * 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

We are at the centre of the rapidly growing cell and gene therapy sector. We deliver life-changing therapies to patients, and so can you.We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Support Assistant (Scientific Assistant) to join the Analytical Development & QC team for a 12-month maternity cover. The purpose of this role is to provide essential laboratory activities in the Containment Level 2 and 3 laboratories and services to support the Group.Our Analytical Development and QC Group supports the development of products through analytical testing to facilitate manufacturing and process development, ensuring appropriate quality controls and use of analytics.Your responsibilities in this role would be: * To clean and maintain the laboratory equipment and facilities. * To operate an autoclave and dispose of waste materials. * The monitoring and controlling of temperature units within highly regulated laboratories. * To liaise and work with Equipment Engineering team and external engineers to organize equipment servicing and equipment repair * Provide support for equipment maintenance including equipment files and service contracts. * Support the ADQC pipette clinic including cleaning and preparing pipettes. * Oversee, maintain, and ensure quality of key stock consumables.      We are looking for: * Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) * Highly organised and motivated with good attention to detail.      About Us:Oxford Biomedica 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 25 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.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.What’s in it for you: * Highly competitive reward packages * Wellbeing programmes * Development opportunities * Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues * A diverse and inclusive working environment * Our values are: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect * 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

Laboratory Support Assistant (Scientific Assistant) - Oxford Biomedica

We are at the centre of the rapidly growing cell and gene therapy sector. We deliver life-changing therapies to patients, and so can you.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are currently recruiting for a &lt;strong&gt;Laboratory Support Assistant&lt;/strong&gt; (Scientific Assistant) to join the Analytical Development &amp;amp; QC team for a 12-month maternity cover. The purpose of this role is to provide essential laboratory activities in the Containment Level 2 and 3 laboratories and services to support the Group.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our Analytical Development and QC Group supports the development of products through analytical testing to facilitate manufacturing and process development, ensuring appropriate quality controls and use of analytics.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your responsibilities in this role would be:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; To clean and maintain the laboratory equipment and facilities. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; To operate an autoclave and dispose of waste materials. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The monitoring and controlling of temperature units within highly regulated laboratories. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; To liaise and work with Equipment Engineering team and external engineers to organize equipment servicing and equipment repair &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Provide support for equipment maintenance including equipment files and service contracts. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Support the ADQC pipette clinic including cleaning and preparing pipettes. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Oversee, maintain, and ensure quality of key stock consumables. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt; We are looking for: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Highly organised and motivated with good attention to detail. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt; About Us: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Oxford Biomedica 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 25 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt; What’s in it for you: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Highly competitive reward packages &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Wellbeing programmes &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Development opportunities &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; A diverse and inclusive working environment &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Our values are: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; State of the art laboratory and manufacturing facilities &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives&lt;/strong&gt;

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