Biotechnology Jobs in Cambridge

• Cambridge
• On-site
• £38,448 – £46,970 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

Primarily experimental wet-lab postdoc developing programmable nucleic-acid systems that sense defined human genomic sequences and convert molecular recognition into engineered DNA outputs, with applications to genetic privacy. Based in the Department of Genetics, the role involves hands-on design, construction and troubleshooting of novel molecular systems plus quantitative analysis of assay performance to guide experimental iterations.

• Cambridge
• £74,250 – £202,125 pa
• Lead

Joins the Genomic Technologies group within Translational Sciences, working in an existing Statistical Genetics team. Develops and tests production implementations of methods for large-scale genetic data analysis, integrating genetic association data across omic and phenotypic layers to identify causal genes, drug targets and biomarkers. Collaborates with Data and Predictive Sciences, Biostatistics, AI/ML and disease area teams to influence portfolio decisions.

Python · R · SQL +6

• Cambridge
• Senior
• Temporary

Hands-on upstream process development role delivering mammalian cell culture studies, including CHO-based fed-batch and perfusion processes, media and feed optimization, and bioreactor operation from ambr systems to bench-scale stirred tanks. Works under minimal supervision within a matrix CMC team, applying DoE and statistical analysis, supporting scale-up and tech transfer to GMP and CMO partners, and providing day-to-day technical coordination to technicians and operators.

ambr · ambr250 · Stirred-Tank Bioreactors +6

• Cambridge
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Director · manages people

Owns International regulatory strategy for complex cell therapy programs, embedding regional requirements into evidence generation, submissions and labeling. Leads BLA/MAA planning, Health Authority engagements and labeling negotiations, integrating clinical, CMC, safety and commercial input. Also leads a matrix regulatory team, coaching colleagues and shaping policy and process improvements.

BLA · MAA · IND +2

• Cambridge
• Senior

Acts as subject matter expert for stem cell culture technologies, leading development, optimisation and delivery of cellular systems for drug discovery. Manages multiple cell culture programmes, supplies high-quality cell batches for high-throughput screening, and troubleshoots assays while ensuring biological safety compliance. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external partners across global sites.

Automated Liquid Handling Platforms · High-Throughput Screening

• Cambridge
• Senior

Leads stem cell-focused drug discovery projects, designing and optimising human iPSC-derived models, 2D/3D assays and disease models, and applying New Approach Methodologies to client programmes. Partners directly with pharmaceutical and biotech clients, presenting data and shaping project strategy, while mentoring colleagues and contributing to proposals and capability development.

Organoids · Spheroid systems · Co-culture models +4

• Cambridge
• Director

Leads business process mapping, design and optimisation across CMC Regulatory Affairs, from development and registration through post-approval lifecycle management. Partners with IT, data owners and cross-functional teams to translate regulatory needs into digital, automation and AI use cases, then drives implementation, adoption and KPI measurement. Distinct for combining regulatory operations expertise with AI-enabled capability building in a global matrixed pharma environment.

Veeva Vault · Planisware · Signavio +2

• Cambridge
• Hybrid · 2 days in office
• £65,000 – £80,000 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead regulatory strategy for a cardiology device company expanding into the US, UK, EU and Middle East, owning FDA, CE and UKCA submissions from Class I to Class II/III. Drive an audit-ready QMS (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971) and advise senior leadership on regulation, quality and clinical governance, working directly with the FDA, MHRA and notified bodies.

FDA · MHRA · UKCA +2

• Cambridge
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

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.

UPLC · ERP

• Cambridge
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Full-stack engineer building customer-facing cloud and instrument software plus internal tools supporting in-house protein screening services. Owns features end to end, from gathering requirements with biologists and stakeholders through technical design, implementation and testing across backend, frontend, dev-ops and QA.

• Cambridge
• £71,200 – £113,200 pa
• Senior · manages people

Leads day-to-day operations of a genomics hub, managing NGS workflows such as RNAseq, ATACseq and single cell genomics, plus SOPs, data management, equipment and budgets. Provides hands-on wet lab guidance and acts as subject matter expert on experimental design while training and supervising technical staff.

• Cambridge
• Remote
• £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Serve as the primary scientific resource for customers after instrument installation, guiding onboarding, training and ongoing use of advanced super-resolution imaging workflows. Troubleshoot sample preparation, image acquisition and data analysis issues, develop training materials, and feed customer insights back to product and commercial teams. Remote-based with roughly 25% travel across the UK and Europe for installations.

Super-Resolution Imaging

• Cambridge
• On-site
• £20 – £24 ph
• Mid-level
• Temporary

Undertake routine and specialist microbiological and molecular investigations across bacteriology, Containment Level 3, serology, chlamydia and molecular diagnostics, interpreting and reporting results. Operate and maintain automated analysers, manage consumables and lab IT systems, and contribute to quality management, audits and SOP development. Based at Addenbrooke's Hospital within UKHSA's Public Health Microbiology team.

UKAS · HSE

• Cambridge
• Hybrid
• £35,000 – £45,000 pa
• Mid-level

Develops FPGA and embedded firmware for high-performance data acquisition and signal processing systems used in biomedical research products. Writes VHDL for FPGA design and C for low-level hardware control, integrating with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB and Ethernet. Works alongside hardware and software engineers across the full product lifecycle, with real project ownership and a progression route to senior roles.

AMD/Xilinx Vivado · Intel Quartus · USB +1

• Cambridge
• £80,000 – £100,000 pa
• Senior

Job Title: Senior QA Validation EngineerLocation - Cambridge: On Site (some flex on occasionSalary - £80k - £100k (depending on experience) + up to 10% bonus (company performance dependent) + equityOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior QA Validation Engineer to…