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Biomedical Engineer

A rapidly growing medical technology company is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to support the design and manufacture of cutting-edge patient-specific devices, including anatomical models, surgical guides and implants. Working closely with surgeons and clinical teams, this role offers the chance to directly impact patient outcomes while developing a career in an innovative, fast-expanding environment. This role requires full right to...

Manchester

Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineer - Peterborough Permanent Position | On-site About the Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in healthcare? Join a dedicated team where your expertise in medical devices will directly impact patient care and hospital operations. As a Biomedical Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for on-site repairs, preventative maintenance, and asset management of vital medical equipment....

Peterborough

Biomedical Engineer - Peterborough

Biomedical Engineer - Peterborough Permanent | Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5pm Salary: £30-40k DOE We're looking for a practical and motivated Biomedical Engineer to join a busy hospital site. You'll provide day-to-day medical device repairs, preventative maintenance, and asset management, helping ensure patient care runs smoothly. Training will be provided to those who do not have exposure to medical equipment, but...

Peterborough

Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Haematology

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Haematology Location: Taunton Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) in Somerset has an exciting opportunity for a band 7 Team Manager who wants to lead the Haematology section in the hospital essential service laboratories (ESLs). We are seeking for an individual who is dedicated to...

Taunton

Biomedical Engineer

Bio-medical Engineer Contractor Location: Hammersmith Hospital Duration: 12 months Rate: Negotiable Inside IR35 Purpose of the Role To provide on-site support for the maintenance, repair, and management of medical devices. The role ensures equipment reliability, compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and contributes to high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication and service delivery. Key Responsibilities Perform preventive and...

College Park and Old Oak

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences

Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences Location: Manchester Salary: £38,682- £46,580 + £10,000 joining bonus (Band 6 operating out of hours) Job Type: Full Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) for a qualified and experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences department. We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic...

Manchester

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Biotechnology Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK biotechnology hiring has shifted from title-led CV screens to capability-driven assessments that emphasise validated lab results, documentation, GxP/QA/RA awareness, data literacy, digital biology tools & measurable impact from bench to bedside. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for wet-lab scientists, bioprocess/CMC engineers, QC/QA specialists, RA/clinical professionals, bioinformatics/data scientists & platform engineers. Who this is for: Biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, cell & gene therapy scientists, upstream/downstream processing engineers, QA/QC analysts, validation engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical trial professionals, bioinformaticians, data scientists & biotech product/operations managers targeting roles in the UK.

Why Biotechnology Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Biotechnology once meant pipettes, lab benches & research reports. But in today’s UK job market, biotech careers are no longer confined to wet labs or sequencing centres. As the sector expands into gene therapies, synthetic biology, personalised medicine, agricultural biotech, and bioinformatics, professionals are expected to integrate not just biology & chemistry, but also law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This change reflects a broader truth: biotechnology doesn’t happen in isolation. It impacts people’s health, the environment, food supply & society at large. That means careers in biotech now require more than scientific knowledge — they demand legal awareness, ethical reasoning, patient empathy, clear communication, and user-centred design. In this article, we’ll explore why biotech careers in the UK are becoming multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design are shaping job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers need to do to succeed in this transformed landscape.

Biotechnology Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Biotechnology Department

Biotechnology is a fast-moving, highly interdisciplinary sector that spans research, development, clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and commercialisation. In the UK, biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, academic spin-outs, and contract research organisations (CROs) are collaborating more than ever, leading to the creation of complex teams with specialised roles. To deliver safe, effective, and compliant biotech products — whether diagnostics, biologics, gene therapies, environmental biotech, or agricultural innovations — it's vital to know who does what. This article will map out the structure of a modern biotech department. We’ll define the key roles, how they interact across the product lifecycle, what skills are required in the UK, typical career paths, salary expectations, and examples of how startups versus large firms organise themselves. Whether you are a hiring manager or a job seeker, this will help you understand the landscape of biotechnology jobs in the UK.

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