Biotechnology Jobs

Ellison Institute of Technology · Oxford

Builds and leads a molecular biology and synthetic biology function within a plant science institute, setting technical strategy for high-throughput assays, sequencing-based readouts, CRISPR guide design and multiplex editing. Acts as a responsive core facility, coaching scientists on experimental design and integrating with bioinformatics, tissue culture and phenotyping teams. Combines deep technical direction with people leadership rather than routine bench work.

Ellison Institute of Technology · Oxford · £40,000 pa

Develops generative protein design models that capture enzyme dynamics and function, designing conformationally dynamic catalysts. Runs computational and statistical analyses, publishes findings, and collaborates with in vivo evolution teams across the institute. Also mentors PhD students and research assistants and pursues translational and IP opportunities.

Evotec · Abingdon

Leads Evotec's consolidated AI Accelerator, owning machine learning, generative and agentic AI, and therapeutic hypothesis groups. Sets the AI vision and roadmap, makes build/buy/partner decisions for the AI stack, and turns proprietary multi-omics and experimental data into predictive models and reusable IP. Acts as the senior external technical voice for AI in drug discovery.

Basecamp Research · London

Owns R&D extraction workflow development, adapting and optimising metagenomic DNA/RNA extraction methods across diverse, low-biomass and inhibitor-rich sample types, including HMW extractions for long-read sequencing. Designs controlled experiments, transfers validated methods to production and a global partner network, and works in a data-first lab environment feeding a large gene atlas.

Imperial College London · London · £48,246 – £58,318 pa

Supports the production and characterisation of recombinant proteins for molecular glue discovery, focusing on expression, purification and characterisation using mammalian cell systems. Contributes to biochemical or biophysical assay development and helps run the laboratory day to day, including equipment upkeep, consumables and waste disposal, within a multidisciplinary chemical biology and proteomics team.

Evotec · Macclesfield

Designs and executes work plans for early drug discovery projects within a Protein Sciences team, supporting multiple projects and presenting results to clients. Hands-on role focused on recombinant protein expression using insect cell systems such as BEVS, S2 and Sf9, including construct design, baculovirus generation and troubleshooting difficult targets like membrane proteins.

Nuclera · Cambridge

Formulate, dispense and quality-control reagents for a protein discovery platform, operating lab equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges and UPLC systems. The role covers batch documentation, inventory management via ERP and troubleshooting production deviations, working closely with R&D, QA and Supply Chain in a fast-paced lab environment.

Sartorius · Glasgow

Performs laboratory techniques under GMP conditions, including cell-based assays, ELISAs and protein characterisation, to test biological products such as monoclonal antibodies, cell and gene therapies and vaccines. Also manages stock and reagents, maintains traceability records, and prepares controlled documentation like SOPs and risk assessments within a nine-person team.

CSL · Maidenhead · US$212,000 – US$251,000 pa

Leads the full statistical contribution to a clinical development programme, defining statistical strategy for trial design, analysis and regulatory submissions, and representing Biostatistics in interactions with the FDA, EMA and PMDA. Also manages outsourcing to CROs/FSPs and contributes to governance and development-plan decisions across therapeutic areas.

CSL · Breda, Netherlands · US$212,000 – US$251,000 pa

Leads the full scope of statistical contribution to a clinical development programme, defining statistical strategy and methodologies for trial design, analysis and regulatory submissions. Represents Biostatistics in interactions with authorities such as FDA, EMA and PMDA, and manages outsourcing or internal statistical programmers. Two positions support multiple therapeutic areas.

Isomorphic Labs · London

Contribute to the design of novel large-molecule therapeutics by applying computational and machine learning methods to predict biologics properties such as affinity, developability and immunogenicity from sequence. Work within an interdisciplinary computational sciences team alongside ML and biologics discovery experts, benchmarking models, analysing lab data and shaping data-generation strategies for active learning.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Oxford

Lead the DMPK team at Vertex's Oxford site, shaping strategy and operations while sitting on both the Global DMPK and Oxford Site leadership teams. The role directs ADME science across discovery and development programmes, partners with Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, Preclinical Safety and Clinical Pharmacology, and oversees regulatory documentation such as INDs and marketing applications. It combines deep small-molecule DMPK expertise with hiring, mentoring and resource planning.

Francis Crick Institute · London · £47,500 pa

Investigates how protein machines remodel microtubules using cryo-electron microscopy, protein reconstitution and fluorescence microscopy. As an early member of a new lab, you will shape the research programme, establish experimental approaches and develop scientific independence while working closely with the group leader.

University of Oxford · Oxford · £39,424 – £43,984 pa

Carries out laboratory research on synthetic genome DNA assembly, generating constructs and testing new approaches using recombinant DNA methylases. Involves molecular cloning, long DNA molecule extraction, bacterial culture and recombinant protein production and purification, with scope for some bioinformatic analysis. Based in a well-equipped Oxford lab, collaborating on translation of synthetic chloroplast genomes into crop plants such as potato and wheat.

IQVIA · Cambridge

A senior scientific leadership role shaping and delivering a drug discovery strategy, driving adoption of AI-assisted design, predictive modelling, automation and computational science across a diverse portfolio. The post-holder mentors multidisciplinary teams spanning biology, chemistry, protein design, pharmacology and translational sciences, and acts as a scientific ambassador in client engagements, proposals and partnerships.