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HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday 4-month Contract, initially through until November 2025 (possibility of extension). The role is the equivalent to NHS band 6 and based on-site in the Pathology dept at NHS Hospital in West London. We are seeking immediately available local candidates for quicker starts. COBAS 8000 experience required, Winpath experience highly desirable...
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Field based Biomedical Engineer required to cover Essex and Cambridge postcodes Full UK driving licence required Minimum 3 years Biomedical experience in the UK of the service and repair of medical equipment such as Patient monitoring, diathermy's (electro surgery units), Theatre tables, Defibrillator's, Infusion & volumetric devices and ideally Anaesthesia equipment. Purpose of the role To provide daily repair, preventative...
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Biomedical Customer Service
Are you driven, energetic and customer-focused? Do you love working in a fast-paced environment where every interaction makes a difference? My client a leading pathology company are looking for a motivated Biomedical Customer Service Assistant to join their dynamic customer service team! The role is based in Kings Cross and there is hybrid working available. In this role, you’ll be...
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Biomedical Procurement Engineer London £75,000 - £100,000 Basic + Hybrid working + Monday to Friday + Project Autonomy + Professional Growth + IMMEDIATE START Are you an experienced biomedical procurement engineer with a passion for technical innovation? Enjoy a challenging role where your expertise will drive real world healthcare solutions! This long standing, mission driven organisation delivers high quality medical...
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Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical Scientist £36,000 A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join a high tech Laboratory priding itself on quality. With no day ever being the same as a Biomedical Scientist the role offers career development within a first-class high tech Lab. Benefits:- Flexible working, 24 days annual leave Company Pension Scheme, BUPA Healthcare Role &...
Biotechnology is one of the most transformative sectors of the 21st century. It sits at the intersection of biology, technology, and engineering, and is already reshaping healthcare, agriculture, and industry. In the UK, biotechnology contributes billions to the economy, with innovation clusters in Cambridge, Oxford, London, and Manchester producing world-leading breakthroughs in genomics, cell therapies, and synthetic biology.
But what we see today is just the beginning. Advances in gene editing, biomanufacturing, AI-driven drug discovery, and personalised medicine are accelerating so quickly that many of the most important biotechnology careers of the future don’t even exist yet.
Just as jobs like “social media manager” or “cloud architect” would have been unimaginable twenty years ago, biotechnology is creating new professions at a speed that outpaces current education and training frameworks. This article explores the future of biotechnology jobs, the types of careers that don’t yet exist, why they are emerging, and how the UK workforce can prepare.
The UK's biotechnology sector has evolved into one of Europe's most dynamic and lucrative career markets, with roles spanning from laboratory research to regulatory affairs and bioprocessing engineering. With biotech positions commanding salaries ranging from £28,000 for entry-level research associates to £95,000+ for senior directors, understanding when companies actively recruit can significantly enhance your job search success.
Unlike traditional industries, biotechnology hiring follows distinct seasonal patterns driven by research funding cycles, regulatory submission deadlines, and academic collaboration timelines. The sector's unique blend of scientific rigour, commercial pressure, and regulatory oversight creates predictable hiring windows that savvy professionals can leverage to advance their careers.
This comprehensive guide explores the optimal timing for biotechnology job applications in the UK, examining how funding announcements, clinical trial phases, and academic calendars influence when companies expand their teams and why strategic timing can make the difference between landing your ideal role and missing the opportunity entirely.
The biotechnology sector in the UK continues to flourish as one of the world's leading life sciences hubs, with companies ranging from cutting-edge gene therapy startups to established pharmaceutical giants seeking talented professionals. However, securing a position in this highly regulated and security-conscious industry involves comprehensive pre-employment screening that goes far beyond typical recruitment processes.
Whether you're a research scientist, bioprocess engineer, regulatory affairs specialist, or clinical trial manager, understanding the extensive vetting requirements is essential for successfully navigating your career in biotechnology. This comprehensive guide explores the various background checks and screening processes you'll encounter when applying for biotech positions in the UK, from basic eligibility verification to stringent security and regulatory compliance assessments.
The United Kingdom stands at the precipice of a biotechnology revolution that promises to reshape medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, and environmental sustainability for generations to come. From the gene therapy pioneers in Oxford to the synthetic biology innovators in Cambridge, Britain's biotech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, creating extraordinary opportunities for career changers and new graduates alike.
If you've been contemplating a move into biotechnology, the stars have never been more perfectly aligned. The convergence of scientific breakthroughs, government investment, industry expansion, and societal need has created a career landscape rich with possibility and purpose.
Hunting for biotech roles can feel like a full-time job—new postings drop daily across company career sites, CROs & CDMOs, universities, & general job boards. The good news: you can automate the noisy bits. With a smart mix of keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds, & a reusable ChatGPT workflow, you’ll bring the right roles to you, triage them in minutes, & tailor applications faster—without missing hidden gems.
This guide is your copy-paste playbook for www.biotechnologyjobs.co.uk readers. It’s UK-centric, SEO-friendly, & packed with Boolean strings, prompts, & processes you can set up today.
What You’ll Have Working In 30 Minutes
A biotech keyword map covering wet lab, bioprocess, QA/QC, regulatory & clinical, plus computational biology/bioinformatics.
Shareable Boolean search strings you can paste into Google & job boards to cut noise.
Always-on alerts & RSS feeds delivering fresh roles to your inbox or reader.
A ChatGPT “Job Scout” prompt that deduplicates listings, ranks fit, & outputs tailored actions.
A simple pipeline tracker so you never lose track of deadlines or follow-ups.
The UK’s biotech boom—fueled by the £650 million Life Sciences Vision Fund and rapid mRNA, cell & gene‑therapy adoption—continues to outpace talent supply. Lightcast reported +45 % year‑on‑year growth in UK adverts mentioning “CRISPR”, “GMP bioprocess” or “cell therapy” during Q1 2025. Yet only about 25,000 specialised biotech professionals work nationwide, while monthly live vacancies average 1,800–2,100.
All data verified 22 July 2025; re‑audit quarterly for freshness.. Specialist recruiters remain critical for tapping stealth roles, benchmarking salaries and streamlining the lab‑tour interview gauntlet.
We reviewed 60 + consultancies and kept only agencies with:
A registered UK head office (Companies House).
A dedicated Biotechnology / Life‑Sciences practice.
At least five UK biotech roles advertised between March and June 2025.
Below you’ll find a hiring‑landscape snapshot, a quick directory of 10 vetted agencies, salary medians, in‑demand skills, interview expectations, FAQs and next steps—mirroring our AI and quantum guides.
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