23 jobs for “Biotech Research Scientist”
Alloy Therapeutics UK Ltd Cambridge £45,000 – £50,000 pa
Design and build large-scale synthetic gene loci and transgenic platforms for antibody discovery, using CRISPR/Cas9, RMCE and site-specific integrases. Hands-on molecular biology including PCR, NGS, plasmid construction and flow-cytometric immunophenotyping, within a small multidisciplinary team working from dry-lab design to wet-lab validation.
CureAge Therapeutics London
Lead the computationally guided design of a lipid nanoparticle delivery platform, applying chemical and biophysical principles to optimise LNP composition and formulation. Use AI-enabled chemistry, cheminformatics, predictive models and molecular modelling to prioritise formulation components, working closely with the experimental team and founding team in a small start-up.
Altos Labs Cambridge
Hands-on laboratory role supporting a state-of-the-art multiomics facility, running Illumina and Nanopore sequencing, bulk RNA/DNA library prep and single-cell workflows such as 10x Genomics and Parse Bio. The post also covers lab automation, instrument maintenance, SOPs, purchasing and advising researchers on experimental design within a collaborative core-facility team.
Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United States
Lead DMPK strategy across drug discovery projects, designing screening cascades and mechanistic experiments while integrating DMPK, PD and toxicology data for dose and safety predictions. Work closely with AI/ML platform teams to optimise computational ADME models and author regulatory sections, in a hybrid Cambridge, MA role.
Isomorphic Labs London
Lead formulation strategy for small molecules across drug discovery and preclinical development, designing technologies such as solid dispersions and co-crystals to improve solubility, stability and manufacturability. Work within an interdisciplinary team alongside AI/ML drug design platform groups, managing external CRO resources and authoring regulatory submissions.
Relation Therapeutics London
Contributes to the design and execution of cellular and biochemical assays, including arrayed CRISPR perturbation screens in established cell models, and maintains primary and immortalised mammalian cell lines with sample tracking and QC. Runs phenotypic readouts such as flow cytometry, RT-qPCR and ELISA, performs data analysis and quality assurance, and reports outcomes to cross-functional project teams. Based in London wet labs within a matrixed TechBio environment.
Basecamp Research London
Owns the peptide and protein platform as a commercial product, spanning market and competitive intelligence, target product profiles, roadmap and packaging decisions, and go-to-market positioning. Sits between model, data and science teams and business development, and is accountable for partner engagement and revenue generation. Requires deep peptide therapeutics and licensing deal expertise.
Basecamp Research London
Owns the end-to-end sample-to-sequence pipeline for the Trillion Gene Atlas, spanning DNA extraction, library prep and sequencing dispatch across Phase 1 and Phase 2. Bridges R&D and production by scaling validated protocols, applying Lean/Six Sigma to improve throughput, and leading a small lab team while monitoring data return with bioinformatics partners.
Mytos London
Open general application for a London-based biotech automation company building machines that fully automate human cell production. The team, drawn from ex-Dyson engineers and Nature-published scientists, seeks people with a track record of solving hard technical or non-technical challenges, low ego and high curiosity, including those starting their first job.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals London
A 12-month industrial placement within Vertex's International Supply Chain team, supporting commercial supply operations that deliver medicines globally. The student gains hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical supply chain processes, working with experienced colleagues on analytical, data-driven tasks. Based at the Paddington HQ with hybrid or on-site working options.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals London
Join the International Nephrology marketing team for a 12-month industrial placement, supporting commercial launch strategies for a potential rare kidney disease medicine. You'll work cross-functionally on tactical marketing plans, build product and disease knowledge, and manage vendors and budgets, gaining hands-on pharma launch experience.
HAYS Specialist Recruitment Cambridge £80,000 – £120,000 pa
Lead complex clinical technology transformation and data migration programmes across the clinical trial ecosystem, covering CTMS, eTMF and study startup systems. Drive data mapping, validation, reconciliation and cutover while partnering with Clinical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, CROs and vendors globally. Highly visible role supporting acquisitions, integrations and system consolidations with a focus on compliance and data integrity.
Ipsen London
Leads one or more Early Development Asset Teams, owning integrated strategy from candidate nomination through first-in-human trials across preclinical, translational, clinical, regulatory and CMC workstreams. Serves as scientific champion for oncology assets, presenting data and investment recommendations to governance bodies and contributing to in-licensing due diligence.
Fortrea Maidenhead
Monitors clinical trials across the UK under a risk-based model, covering oncology and haematology studies plus neuroscience, cell and gene therapies and other therapeutic areas. Requires at least six months of independent monitoring experience and involves 8+ on-site days per month, working with multiple protocols for biotech and biopharma sponsors.
GSK London
Lead programming activities for one or more clinical studies, developing, maintaining and validating complex analysis packages to CDISC and Good Programming Practice standards. Act as technical mentor to junior programmers and lead programming support for regulatory interactions with the EMA and FDA. Works in an agile, squad-based team bridging scientific requirements with technical solutions, with R proficiency preferred.
GSK Stevenage
Leads statistical programming for complex and pivotal clinical studies, developing, maintaining and validating analysis packages while ensuring compliance with Good Programming Practices and CDISC standards. Acts as a technical mentor to junior programmers and leads programming support for regulatory interactions with bodies such as the EMA and FDA, working in an agile, squad-based team alongside clinical, statistical and operational stakeholders.
Moderna Oxford
Provides scientific and hands-on leadership for immunogenicity and ligand binding assay bioanalysis supporting mRNA-LNP therapeutic programs, spanning assay development, validation, clinical sample testing and regulatory submissions. Ensures GcLP compliance and partners with cross-functional teams, with opportunities to work alongside data and AI-enabled analytical approaches.
