Biotechnology Jobs

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

Lead the development and validation of molecular assays including RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS for clinical biomarker programs across Moderna's therapeutic pipeline. Drive end-to-end assay lifecycle management, ensure regulatory compliance with GCLP standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality genomic data. Mentor scientists and integrate advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to accelerate discovery and translational research.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Scientist, Immunogenicity and Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves leading and executing phase-appropriate bioanalytical strategies for immunogenicity and ligand binding assays (LBA) within Moderna’s mRNA-LNP therapeutic pipeline. The Principal Scientist will oversee assay development, validation, and sample analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific rigor across clinical programs. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, integration of emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools, and contribution to regulatory submissions and data interpretation in a GcLP-compliant environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Cloud Platform Engineer

Design and operate secure, scalable Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platforms supporting enterprise applications, scientific research, and AI workloads. Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CI/CD, enforce cloud security controls, and provide self-service cloud patterns for research and engineering teams. Focus on automation, monitoring, disaster recovery, and cost optimisation across cloud services.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Infrastructure Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable IT infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and cloud environments. The Infrastructure Engineer will support core services including servers, storage, virtualisation, backup, and disaster recovery, with a focus on enabling enterprise applications, scientific research, and AI workloads. Collaboration with cybersecurity, network, and software engineering teams ensures resilient and automated infrastructure solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Automation Engineer, Laboratory Automation & Biobanking

Design and optimize automated workflows for clinical biomarker testing and sample management using advanced liquid handling platforms and integrated data systems. Lead automation integration, troubleshooting, and digital connectivity across laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and scalability. Support AI-enabled workflows and mentorship within a regulated, innovation-driven environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

(Fixed Term) Scientist, Immunogenicity, Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays

This role involves designing and executing bioanalytical and immunogenicity strategies to support mRNA-based therapeutic development. The scientist will lead assay development for clinical programmes using platforms like ELISA, MSD, and cell-based methods, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust data generation. The position emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and integration of digital tools and AI to advance Moderna's pipeline.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Sr. Manager, Site Budgets and Contracts

This role involves leading the creation and management of investigator site budgets and contracts for clinical trials, using Grants Manager and FMV benchmarking tools. The candidate will oversee CRO activities, ensure budget consistency across trials, and support timely site activation by managing negotiations and identifying risks. Collaboration with legal, clinical operations, and external partners is central to ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract execution.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Facilities Engineering Manager

This role involves providing technical leadership for facility and utility systems at Moderna’s new biotech site in Harwell, Oxford. The Facilities Engineering Manager will oversee maintenance, vendor performance, and engineering projects across R&D and manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance and operational reliability. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, digital tool integration, and collaboration with global teams in a GMP-regulated setting.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Laboratory Technician (Transformation) - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves executing and optimising plant transformation and regeneration workflows, with a focus on improving protocol efficiency and troubleshooting issues across diverse crops and genotypes. The technician will lead quality control, train junior staff, and collaborate closely with scientists to scale laboratory processes. Work takes place in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary environment integrating plant science with AI and automation.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Media and Glass Technician - Generative Biology Institute

This role involves preparing laboratory media, buffers, and agar plates while maintaining sterile glassware and consumables to support high-quality research at the Generative Biology Institute. The technician ensures consistent, contamination-free supplies using aseptic techniques and standard operating procedures, enabling scientists to focus on engineering biology breakthroughs. The position emphasizes precision, routine quality control, equipment operation, and collaboration within a dedicated support team in a state-of-the-art research environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Scientist, Automated Diagnostic Systems - Pathogen

This role involves developing and optimizing automated workflows for a sample-to-answer diagnostic platform using whole genome sequencing. The scientist will translate molecular biology processes into integrated fluidic systems, focusing on nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and assay robustness. Collaboration with engineers and chemists is central to advancing the platform from concept to prototype.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Security Operations Engineer

This role involves monitoring and enhancing security across endpoints, cloud platforms, and networks, with a focus on detection engineering, incident response, and threat intelligence. The engineer will develop detection rules, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with IT and research teams to integrate security into scientific workflows. Work includes tuning SIEM and EDR tools, managing vulnerabilities, and improving security posture in a high-stakes research environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Vector Design Lead - Plant Biology Institute

This role leads the design and delivery of transformation-ready vectors and genome editing reagents for crop improvement programs, focusing on molecular construct development for gene editing and transgenic approaches in species like corn and wheat. The position establishes industrial-grade design standards, ensures technical robustness and regulatory alignment, and integrates with high-throughput transformation pipelines. It involves close collaboration with genotyping, automation, and commercial teams to enable scalable, traceable, and auditable vector development from concept to release.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Scientist, Cell-Based Screening - Plant Biology Institute

Develop and lead a plant cell-based screening platform to evaluate carbon fixation and photosynthetic efficiency, using suspension cultures and genetic engineering techniques like CRISPR. Identify improved enzyme variants and metabolic pathways, then validate top candidates in whole plants to enhance crop performance. Work within a multidisciplinary team to drive discovery from lab to scalable agricultural solutions, with strong emphasis on IP generation and ethical innovation.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Genotyping and Event Delivery Manager - Plant Biology Institute

This role leads the molecular confirmation and genotyping of gene-edited and transgenic crop events, ensuring high-quality, data-rich handover to downstream teams. The candidate will establish stage-gate criteria, manage genotyping workflows across multiple technologies, and integrate with transformation, bioinformatics, and trait discovery teams. The position is central to building a scalable, industrial-grade pipeline for crop development in species such as corn and wheat.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent