Biotechnology Jobs in Reading

Associate Director, Safety Epidemiology – Global Patient Safety

Lead the design and execution of post-authorisation safety studies using real-world data to assess and communicate the safety profiles of AstraZeneca’s medicines. Provide strategic epidemiological input to regulatory submissions, safety signal evaluations, and diversity initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Drive methodological excellence in pharmacoepidemiology and contribute to global patient safety decision-making across a broad product portfolio.

AstraZeneca Chatham, ME4 4NP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Associate Director, R&D Project Management

Leads the operational delivery of high-impact, global R&D projects within a cross-functional biotech environment. Focuses on strategic planning, budget and timeline management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder reporting. Provides mentorship to junior project management staff and ensures robust project execution across drug research, development, and manufacturing.

CSL

Hybrid Permanent

Biologics Account Manager

This role involves driving clinical demand for respiratory biologics by building strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and multi-disciplinary teams across a defined UK territory. The Account Manager will lead formulary access, support homecare utilization, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement account plans in complex secondary care environments. Success requires strong commercial acumen, stakeholder influence, and deep understanding of the NHS commissioning landscape.

AstraZeneca Sheffield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Fixed Term) Manufacturing Associate I

Operate and maintain mRNA vaccine production equipment in compliance with cGMP and safety standards, executing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting equipment and digital systems, and supporting quality documentation and continuous improvement initiatives. Work within a cross-functional team to ensure timely batch release and operational excellence in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Temporary

(Fixed Term) Manufacturing Associate I

Operate production equipment for mRNA vaccine manufacturing in compliance with cGMP and safety standards. Perform routine maintenance, support deviation investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement in a highly regulated, technology-driven environment. Work collaboratively with QA and cross-functional teams to ensure timely batch disposition and operational excellence.

Moderna

On-site Temporary

Associate Director, Clinical Trial Disclosure & Transparency

This role leads global clinical trial disclosure and transparency strategy, ensuring compliance with international regulations such as FDAAA 801, EU CTR, and MHRA requirements. The individual oversees study registration, results reporting, and layperson summaries, while managing redaction of confidential information for public release. They act as a key liaison with regulatory bodies and internal teams, driving process efficiency and vendor performance across the clinical development lifecycle.

CSL

Software Engineer - Orchestration

This role involves building the execution engine for autonomous laboratories, bridging AI-driven decision-making with reliable, safe control of laboratory hardware. You'll design systems that translate high-level agent intent into precise, observable, and recoverable sequences of actions, ensuring operations remain within biological and mechanical constraints. The work emphasizes robustness, closed-loop validation through sensors and feedback, and handling failures gracefully in real-world scientific environments.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Microfluidics Engineer

Design and develop microfluidic sample preparation systems for a diagnostic platform that enables rapid bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing from whole blood. Work across the full lifecycle from concept to scale-up, conducting prototyping, experimental validation with biological samples, and design for manufacturability within a regulated environment. Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to optimise fluidic performance and ensure robust, scalable microfluidic cartridges.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa

Media and Glass Technician - Generative Biology Institute

This role involves preparing laboratory media, buffers, and agar plates while maintaining sterile glassware and consumables to support high-quality research at the Generative Biology Institute. The technician ensures consistent, contamination-free supplies using aseptic techniques and standard operating procedures, enabling scientists to focus on engineering biology breakthroughs. The position emphasizes precision, routine quality control, equipment operation, and collaboration within a dedicated support team in a state-of-the-art research environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer - Intent Translation

Develop software to translate scientific protocols into reliable, automated laboratory processes by capturing tacit biological knowledge and encoding it into executable, traceable systems. Work closely with scientists and engineers to ensure automated results match manual outcomes, design data models for reproducibility, and validate runs in real lab environments. The role bridges deep scientific understanding with software engineering to make autonomous labs function effectively.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Security Operations Engineer

This role involves monitoring and enhancing security across endpoints, cloud platforms, and networks, with a focus on detection engineering, incident response, and threat intelligence. The engineer will develop detection rules, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with IT and research teams to integrate security into scientific workflows. Work includes tuning SIEM and EDR tools, managing vulnerabilities, and improving security posture in a high-stakes research environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Scientist, Automated Diagnostic Systems - Pathogen

This role involves developing and optimizing automated workflows for a sample-to-answer diagnostic platform using whole genome sequencing. The scientist will translate molecular biology processes into integrated fluidic systems, focusing on nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and assay robustness. Collaboration with engineers and chemists is central to advancing the platform from concept to prototype.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bio-ML Scientist (Metabolic Modelling) - Generative Biology Institute

Develop and deploy machine learning systems to advance synthetic biology, genome design, and metabolic modelling in close collaboration with wet lab scientists and computational teams. Focus on building scalable, biology-centric AI solutions using diverse data modalities and integrating with genome-scale metabolic models. Work within a multidisciplinary research environment to co-create projects and drive innovation from concept to publication.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

AI Transformation Lead

The AI Transformation Lead will drive the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies across OMass Therapeutics' drug discovery and development processes. This role involves collaborating with scientific and technical teams to identify AI-driven efficiencies and innovations, particularly in accelerating discovery and clinical development. The position is based in Oxford and works within a cutting-edge biotech environment focused on rare diseases and immunological conditions.

OMass Therapeutics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent