Quality Control Microbiologist

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 QC Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team. The purpose of this role is to test and report on raw materials, intermediates, finished products, the manufacturing environment and stability samples to enable product release and meet regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

Testing includes environmental monitoring, bioburden (membrane filtration) and endotoxin testing (LAL), sterility testing (within isolator), microbial identification, growth promotion testing, operator qualification and media qualification testing.
Perform aseptic fill finish processing microbiological testing activities.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance working practices.
Support internal audits to maintain and improve Quality systems.
Maintain stock control of QC test materials for use within the Microbiology Lab and Production areas.
Co-ordinate microbiology OOS/OOT results to help identify contributory factors and assign root cause.
Review and update departmental documentation.
Support Senior Microbiologist and QC Manager with training of new staff.
Report to Team Lead.

We are looking for:

Thorough understanding of microbiological test methods and their application in OXB.
Understanding of microbiological identification techniques and their use.
Relevant industrial/laboratory experience in Microbiology testing and techniques.
Basic knowledge of cGMP.
Computer literate (Word, Excel), Good familiarity with Microsoft Office software
Flexibility to work shifts covering the hours from 07.00 to 03.00 Mon-Fri

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:

Wellbeing programmes
Development opportunities
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.

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