Senior Quality Control Scientist

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Quality Control Scientist to join our team
at The Clinical BioManufacturing Facility (CBF). The CBF is the University of
Oxford’s GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) manufacturing facility, where basic
research can be translated into Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for
use in clinical trials.





You will be based within the Quality Control department, under the supervision
of the QC Manager, and responsible for the hands-on day-to-day running of the
QC Laboratory, together with other Quality Control staff.





You will be responsible for carrying out all work according to the regulatory
guidelines of 'Good Manufacturing Practice' as defined in current version of
the MHRA `Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and
Distributors', also known as the Orange Guide. You will be tasked with
supervising the work of junior staff of the QC Department and training other
CBF members in relevant SOP as required. You will be a point of contact for
receipt, logging and scheduling of In-Process samples testing and will co-
ordinate the stability study and clinical re-test schedule to ensure all
testing is completed within the specified timeframe. You will also be
responsible for carrying out general laboratory housekeeping, ensuring
tidiness, cleanliness and safe operation as well as, carrying out QC sampling
of new batches of chemicals and materials.





It is essential that you hold a Bachelor of Sciences degree in
biology/biochemistry with laboratory experience. You will have a high-level of
practical skills and theoretical knowledge of standard molecular biology
techniques and cell culture, as well as the ability to design and implement
validation experiments. You will be conscientious, well-organised and
motivated with the ability to work independently and work as part of a cross
functional team and have the ability to communicate and develop effective
working relationships with a wide range of staff at all levels, internally and
externally.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 3 years and is
funded by the Department.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 8 April 2024 will be
considered. Please quote **170224 **on all correspondence.