PRODUCTION SCIENTIST – OXFORD – £32,000
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Position Overview & Specifications
A new opportunity for a Production Scientist for a leading next generation sequencing company in Oxford has just become available, this is a challenging and rewarding role, joining a well established and supportive team. The role is a maternity cover position initially for 9-12 months but could become permanent as the organisation continues to expand.
The Production Scientist will be producing and performing in-process analysis for various reagents for manufacturing buffers, polymers etc., components for the sequencing kits and other biological materials (proteins, analytes) to cover both internal and external demand.
The role revolves around the preparation of reagents to strict SOPs, use of lab equipment to GLP standards, packaging and assembling kit components in an accurate manner, as well as maintaining detailed documentation. Additional duties involve basic lab maintenance, general use reagent preparation, stock monitoring and control.
The ideal Production Scientist will be a positive team player with experience in a chemistry, biochemistry or pharmaceutical biotechnology environment, or in small or large scale protein, DNA, or chemicals processing.
Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PRODUCTION SCIENTIST – OXFORD – £32,000 roles across Bond Williams's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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