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 Laboratory Support Assistant to join our Laboratory Management Team (LMT). In this role, you will carry out routine tasks to aid and support the smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the laboratory including waste management and stock control, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.
Your responsibilities in this role would be:
1. Carrying out the timely removal and decontamination of clinical waste from the laboratory suites ensuring a compliant working environment.
2. Preparing and maintaining disinfectant solutions to the correct concentration appropriate for use.
3. Collecting and cleaning used laboratory glassware and general laboratory items.
4. Maintaining consumable stock levels for the laboratories.
5. Regular cleaning of the laboratories and associated equipment
6. Ensuring clear concise information is passed onto team members.
7. Being the point of contact for laboratory enquires by Scientists regarding waste control and consumable requests.
We are looking for:
8. A minimum of GCSE grade 4-9 in English and Mathematics or equivalent level.
9. A good standard or English both written and spoken.
10. The ability to follow standard operating procedures.
11. A team player with a positive willing approach.
12. Proactive and well organised
13. Good attention to detail
14. A good standard of computer literacy.
*Please note this is not considered an undergraduate career path into OXB. Please see Scientist II, Biotechnologists, QC or QA Officers, or QC Microbiologists for these types of opportunities.
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 30 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?
15. 💸 Competitive total reward packages
16. 🧘 Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health
17. 🚀 Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
18. 🤝 Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
19. 🧪 State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
20. 🌍 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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.