Specialist II, Manufacturing

Overview

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. Following the expansion of our US footprint with the acquisition of a new commercial-scale viral vector facility in Durham, North Carolina we have some new opportunities to join us. We’re currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Technician II to join our Manufacturing department. In this role, you will contribute to the buildout and qualification of new manufacturing suites for viral vectors and vaccines, establishing state-of-the-art manufacturing operation, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

• Responsible for assisting with startup activities in area of responsibility.
• Assists in commissioning & qualification of production equipment.
• Assists in the review & creation of operation documents by providing input to technical composition of documents.
• Operates on the manufacturing floor in accordance with cGMPs and standard operating procedures.
• Prepares equipment for manufacturing operations and monitors equipment to ensure process specifications are met.
• Uses and maintains bench top equipment in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Effectively demonstrates understanding of cGMPs and applies to specific responsibilities.
• Follows accurate oral & written procedures when operating production equipment & performing processing steps.

• High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years in cGMP manufacturing environment or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 6 hours in a production suite
• Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas
• Ability to work weekends, including holidays as scheduled

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

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.

• 💸 Competitive total reward packages
• 🧘 Wellbeing programs that support your mental and physical health
• 🚀 Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• 🤝 Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• 🧪 State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• 🌍 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.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh