QC Team Lead, 12 Month Maternity Cover

2 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom OXB Full time £45,000 - £65,000 per year

Location:

Oxford, GB

Company: oxfordbiom

Join Us in Changing Lives
At
OXB
, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we're looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day:
Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful
.

We're currently recruiting for a
Quality Control Team Lead
to lead a team of Scientists, effectively co-ordinate the daily activities to ensure timelines are met whilst maintain compliance with GMP & safety regulations for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

  • Provide line management and leadership to a team of analytical scientists and technicians, including performance management, motivation, and recruitment.
  • Coordinate day-to-day laboratory activities in collaboration with fellow team leaders and the scheduling team to ensure smooth workflow and delivery.
  • Perform, review, and approve analytical assays for QC release and stability in full compliance with GMP requirements.
  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate training programs; review and approve associated training documentation.
  • Lead or contribute to troubleshooting activities, technical investigations, and process improvements.
  • Drive and support departmental and cross-functional initiatives and projects to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Complete quality documentation, including QIs, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls, accurately and within required timelines.
  • Write, review, and maintain ASG policies, SOPs, and related documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Ensure laboratory operations and equipment remain in a state of GMP compliance and audit readiness.
  • Represent the department during customer and regulatory inspections and actively participate in customer meetings.

We are looking for:

  • BSc Degree in a relevant Scientific discipline
  • Laboratory technical experience in one or more of the following areas: cell culture, qPCR or ELISA
  • Ability to work within GMP regulations and maintain compliance; previous experience of working within a GMP environment
  • Line management skills are desirable
  • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise

About Us:
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, we have more than 25 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.

OXB 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. OXB'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.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive total reward packages
  • Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health
  • Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
  • Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
  • A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we're future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

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