Biotechnology Jobs in Oxford

• Oxford
• On-site
• Permanent

Designs and runs experiments on photosynthesis, carbon assimilation and yield-related pathways, using gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence and field work to assess plant physiology under varied conditions. Works in an interdisciplinary team on a stage-gated plant engineering programme, developing protocols and translating results into publications, IP and commercial opportunities.

• Oxford
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Designs and runs evolution campaigns and selection schemes to optimise photosynthetic proteins, applying genome editing, directed evolution and protein engineering within a stage-gated plant engineering programme. Works in an interdisciplinary team translating photosynthesis, carbon fixation and yield findings into commercial and IP opportunities.

• Oxford
• On-site
• Director · manages people

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.

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Entry level
• Internship

A 12-month industrial placement within a biotechnology company's community affairs team, based at an Oxford learning lab dedicated to STEAM education. The role involves developing and delivering hands-on science lessons with local schools, preparing lab materials and reagents, managing supplies, and supporting volunteers and scientists. It combines science communication and outreach with practical lab and administrative duties.

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Lead
• Permanent

You will apply DMPK expertise within multi-disciplinary project teams to solve drug discovery challenges and deliver high-quality candidate molecules into development. The role sits in a biotech using native mass spectrometry and custom chemistry against membrane proteins and intracellular complexes, working in state-of-the-art laboratories in Oxford.

OdyssION

• Oxford
• On-site
• £39,424 – £46,476 pa
• Mid-level
• Contract

Carry out research in spatial immunometabolism focused on the germinal centre reaction within the Clarke group at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology. The role involves developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols, testing hypotheses, analysing data, contributing ideas for new projects, and providing guidance to postdocs, technicians and PhD students.

• Oxford
• On-site
• £40,178 – £48,700 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

Conducts research characterising crosslinked proteins and lipids under a Wellcome Trust-funded grant, using proteome and lipidome methods including sample preparation, LCMS and data analysis. Manages project administration, guides junior researchers and students, and contributes to reports, publications and external seminars.

LC-MS · nanoLC-MS

• Oxford
• Remote

Provide post-installation applications training and ongoing scientific support for customers using the Nanoimager microscopy platform. Troubleshoot workflow, sample and acquisition issues alongside Service and Product teams, drive adoption and contribute to renewals, and develop reusable training and knowledge-base materials. Involves 25% travel across the UK and Europe.

Nanoimager

• Oxford
• On-site
• Mid-level

Owns product management for ONI's kits and integrated workflows, including the Discovery Kit, EV Profiler and LNP Profiler, ensuring sample prep, fluid handling, imaging, analysis and reporting software operate as one system. Acts as connective tissue between software, hardware, bioware, support and field teams, driving reproducibility, adoption and roadmap across UK and US teams.

Nanoimager · Aplo Platform · Aplo Flow +5

• Oxford
• On-site
• Entry level
• Temporary

Operate manufacturing equipment for mRNA vaccine production under cGMP and SOPs, maintaining documentation, gowning and housekeeping standards. Partner with Quality Assurance on batch disposition, lead root cause analysis and CAPA for deviations, and troubleshoot equipment and digital system issues. Work 100% onsite with digital and Generative AI-enabled manufacturing technologies.

Generative AI

• Oxford
• Hybrid · 3–4 days in office
• Director

As an individual contributor in the Clinical Pharmacology group, you will develop quantitative strategies for dose selection, PK/PD characterization and regimen optimization across oncology, immunology and rare disease programs. You will partner with Pharmacometrics and QSP colleagues, represent CQP on program teams, and contribute to regulatory documentation and interactions.

R · Phoenix WinNonlin · NONMEM +2

• Oxford
• Lead · manages people

Lead a team of scientists developing novel biologic therapies for autoimmune disease, overseeing in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies for lead and early discovery programs. Collaborate across immunology, protein engineering, translational medicine and biomarkers to deliver data packages for progression to development, while mentoring staff and contributing to INDs and patents.

• Oxford
• £50,000 – £65,000 pa
• Lead

Hands-on lab role owning assay design, development and delivery across plant biology and cell science. Involves building mode-of-action assays, developing automated high-throughput analysis pipelines, and sharing plant physiology expertise across multidisciplinary teams while mentoring colleagues on experimental records and protocols.

Brightfield Microscopy · Fluorescence Microscopy

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

Serve as the primary scientific resource for customers after instrument installation, guiding onboarding, training and advanced fluorescence imaging workflows. Troubleshoot sample preparation, image acquisition and data analysis issues, build training materials, and feed customer insights to product teams. Remote-based with around 25% travel across the UK and Europe for installations.

• Abingdon
• Hybrid
• £60,000 – £75,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

National role driving new business and growing existing accounts across the UK life sciences construction market, targeting projects worth £1m-£20m in pharmaceutical, biotech, lab and healthcare facilities. Involves building relationships with end users, consultants and designers, tracking capital programmes, and working with estimating, design and pre-construction teams to shape proposals through tender and contract award.