Scientist III, Process Development (Upstream)

Oxford BioMedica Limited, Oxford

Scientist III, Process Development (Upstream)

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Oxford BioMedica Limited, Oxford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7de4796997e74feca4a5dfd6a5fb80ef

Full Job Description

  • Perform routine suspension cell culture activities to support viral vector production within the Process R&D group.
  • Develop and optimize platform upstream cell culture processes for producing lentiviral vectors, working within small project teams in the Process R&D group.
  • Design and execute small scale and laboratory scale bioreactor cell culture activities for scale-up/scale-down of existing bioprocesses.
  • Support new product process development and scale-up activities for viral vector production in GMP.
  • Involvement in activities ranging from viral vector production, process optimization, technology transfer, and process validation activities associated with the manufacture of new gene therapy vectors.
  • Lead the execution of experiments /investigations in accordance with correct methodologies and procedures, under the direction of a Team Leader or senior scientist.

    Minimum BSc Degree programme level.
  • Postgraduate degree and/or relevant experience working with viral vectors is desirable.
  • A sound understanding and/or experience of basic mammalian suspension cell culture principles and processes.
  • Experience with the operation of laboratory, pilot or production scale cell culture bioreactors is desired.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience in biological research and development, or equivalent experience gained elsewhere.
  • Someone who is innovative, shows initiative, and is collaborative.
  • Demonstrates good time management skills to be able to effectively manage their own workload.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English, with good presentation skills.

    Do want you to feel inspired every day? We're a future-focused business that is growing through the passion and commitment of our teamwork. Together we can succeed, and so can you., We are an innovative, leading viral vector specialist focused on delivering life changing therapies to patients. Our innovative solutions, and proven expertise, allow our customers, the biotech and biopharma industry, to deliver life-saving therapies to patients.
  • The success of cell and gene therapy products can transform outcomes for millions of people suffering with some of the world's worst diseases and medical conditions. By working together, we are motivated to make a difference.

  • Highly competitive reward packages
  • Wellbeing programmes
  • Development opportunities
  • A 35-hour working week
  • Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues
  • A diverse and inclusive working environment
  • State of the art laboratory and manufacturing facilities