Biotechnology Jobs

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RNA isolation—to support mRNA-based clinical programs. The scientist will work within GCL0-compliant (GCLP) frameworks to generate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adoption of digital tools and automation are key to advancing clinical trial execution and analytical processes.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Scientist, Immunogenicity and Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves leading scientific strategy and execution for immunogenicity and ligand binding assays (LBA) in support of Moderna’s mRNA-LNP therapeutic programs. The Principal Scientist will oversee regulated bioanalytical activities including assay development, validation, and sample analysis, ensuring compliance with GcLP, GLP, and GCP standards. The position plays a key role in clinical development by generating high-quality data to inform regulatory submissions and advance innovative medicines, with opportunities to engage in AI-enabled and digital analytical approaches.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Multiple Roles) Industrial Placement, 2027

This industrial placement at GSK offers a range of roles in biological and biomedical sciences, providing hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and development. You will work on real projects, develop technical skills, and gain insights into the drug discovery and development process, with opportunities for flexible or on-site working.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Analytical and Synthetic Chemistry (Multiple Roles) Industrial Placement, 2027

This 12-month industrial placement offers hands-on experience in either Analytical or Synthetic Chemistry within GSK’s R&D environment in Stevenage. In the Analytical role, you’ll use techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR in a GMP setting to support medicine development. The Synthetic Chemistry role involves designing and running experiments to create new compounds, working alongside experienced scientists in a multidisciplinary team. Both roles emphasize technical skill development, project ownership, and real-world impact in drug discovery.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Director of Nonclinical Safety, Cambridge, MA

Lead the development and execution of nonclinical safety strategies for small molecule drug candidates in oncology and non-oncology programs, integrating AI-driven predictive models with traditional toxicology. Build and scale the nonclinical safety function within an AI-first drug discovery environment, ensuring high-quality data feedback to refine computational models. Collaborate across preclinical, clinical, and regulatory teams to advance compounds through IND and NDA/MAA-enabling studies.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Security Engineering Manager, London or Lausanne

As a Security Engineering Manager, you will lead and scale a high-performing team responsible for securing Isomorphic Labs' AI-driven drug discovery platform. You'll define the technical security roadmap across cloud infrastructure, IAM, secure SDLC, and security monitoring, while enabling rapid innovation for ML researchers and drug discovery teams. The role involves pioneering AI-first security architectures, leading transformational projects, and acting as a key liaison within the Alphabet/Google ecosystem.

Isomorphic Labs United Kingdom

(Senior) Scientist, Plant Metabolic Engineering

This role involves developing metabolic engineering and synthetic biology strategies to optimise plant respiratory activity, energy status, and redox balance. Work is conducted in plant cell cultures and whole plants using iterative design–build–test–learn cycles, with translation from lab to real-world applications supported by multi-omics phenotyping and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The scientist will drive IP generation and contribute to commercialising innovations in sustainable agriculture and plant-based production.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Scientist - Photosynthesis Assay Development

Develop and scale experimental platforms to evaluate engineered protein variants' impact on photosynthetic efficiency, photoprotection, and carbon assimilation in plants. Utilize transient expression systems, molecular biology, and advanced phenotyping to accelerate crop productivity research. Collaborate with computational scientists and protein engineers to inform downstream crop transformation decisions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Fellow: AI for Molecular Modelling – 16961

This role involves developing AI-driven computational methods to predict species sensitivity to endocrine-disrupting chemicals by modelling protein structures, performing molecular docking, and analysing protein-ligand interactions. The researcher will integrate computational results with experimental data from collaborators to build predictive models. The position is embedded in a UKRI NERC-funded interdisciplinary project spanning toxicology, structural biology, and machine learning.

Brunel University London London, United Kingdom £41 – £43 pa

Contract

Research Fellow: AI for Molecular Modelling - 16961

This role involves developing computational models to predict species sensitivity to endocrine-disrupting chemicals using protein structure modelling, molecular docking, and AI techniques. The researcher will analyse nuclear receptor interactions across vertebrate species and integrate computational results with experimental data from collaborators. The position focuses on interdisciplinary AI-driven research in toxicology and molecular biology.

Brunel University London Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SB, United Kingdom £41 – £44 pa

Contract

Quality Officer (GDP)

This role involves ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practise (GDP), ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 standards through quality assurance activities such as managing deviations, change controls, audits, and supplier verifications. The Quality Officer will support the Quality Management System, conduct investigations, review documentation, and prepare for regulatory inspections. They will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain product quality and process safety in a regulated environment.

Adecco United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Production Technician

This role involves assembling medical devices to precise specifications, following detailed procedures and maintaining high-quality standards. The technician will work with small components, often under a microscope, and support product development through prototyping and testing. The position is within a growing medical device company, emphasizing accuracy, reliability, and teamwork.

Euro Projects Recruitment Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £26,000 – £28,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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This is a general talent network sign-up opportunity rather than a specific job role. Candidates can submit their resume for future consideration at Recursion, a clinical-stage TechBio company using AI and automated biology to accelerate drug discovery. The company emphasizes bold, ethical innovation and cross-functional collaboration to address unmet medical needs.

Recursion United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Materials Characterisation Team Undergraduate

This role involves hands-on laboratory work in materials characterisation, supporting the development and manufacture of medicines. You will plan and execute experiments, analyse data, and contribute to live projects, gaining valuable experience in a professional scientific environment.

Pfizer Sandwich, United Kingdom

Global Site and Study Operations Contracting Undergraduate

This role involves hands-on experience in clinical site contracting, including drafting and negotiating contracts with clinical trial sites and investigators. The candidate will work closely with an experienced team lead, gaining insights into legal terms, budget concepts, and regulatory requirements. There are also opportunities to support process improvement and other functions within Global Site and Study Operations (GSSO).

Pfizer Sandwich, United Kingdom