Quality Control Team Lead, 12-month FTC
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 are currently recruiting for an Analytical Services Group (ASG) Team Lead to join the Quality Control team. The purpose of this role is to lead and co-ordinate a team of Scientists and Technicians to ensure timely and compliant delivery of analytical services within a GMP environment.
Our Analytical Services 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:
1. Line management of analytical scientists and technicians, including performance management, recruitment, and motivation.
2. Daily coordination of team activities in collaboration with other team leads and schedulers.
3. Conducting and reviewing analytical assays (e.g., qPCR, ELISA, cell-based assays) for QC release and stability studies.
4. Organising and approving training for the team.
5. Leading or supporting troubleshooting, technical investigations, and quality events (deviations, CAPAs, change controls).
6. Ensuring laboratory and equipment compliance with GMP standards.
7. Writing and reviewing SOPs, forms, and departmental policies.
8. Supporting internal and external audits and customer meetings.
We are looking for:
9. BSc (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline with relevant laboratory experience.
10. Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as qPCR, ELISA, and/or cell culture.
11. Proven ability to work within GMP regulations and quality systems.
12. Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
13. Previous experience in people management or a clear motivation to develop leadership capability.
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?
14. 💸 Competitive total reward packages
15. 🧘 Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health
16. 🚀 Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
17. 🤝 Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
18. 🧪 State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
19. 🌍 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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