Biotechnology Jobs

• Macclesfield
• On-site
• Senior · manages people
• Permanent

Acts as the key analytical point of contact for clients, leading the transfer of commercial analytical methods across multiple laboratory sites and ensuring their robustness, performance and compliance for drug substances. Coordinates analytical activities, supports change programmes and market access projects, and leads a small team of scientists while working with Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing. Based at a pharmaceutical client facility in Macclesfield.

• Macclesfield
• On-site
• Permanent

Develops, optimises and validates trace analysis methods using LC-MS and Orbitrap technologies to detect and quantify trace-level small molecules in raw materials, intermediates and drug substances. Provides technical expertise on mutagenic impurities and nitrosamines at parts-per-billion levels, performing complex analytical investigations and authoring method development reports and validation protocols. Based at a client pharmaceutical facility, collaborating with multidisciplinary internal and external teams.

LC-MS · Orbitrap · GC-MS +6

• 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

• USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence
• US$121,275 – US$202,125 pa
• Lead

Joins the Genomic Technologies group within Translational Sciences, working in an existing Statistical Genetics team on large-scale human genetic data. Develops and tests production methods for genetic analysis, integrates multi-omic and phenotypic data to find causal gene-phenotype links and drug targets, and collaborates with biostatistics, AI/ML and disease research teams.

SQL · PySpark · BigQuery +4

• United Kingdom
• Remote

Serves as a trusted technical advisor to customers, delivering pre- and post-sales support through product demonstrations, hands-on training, troubleshooting and technical consultation on high-content imaging and screening platforms. Works closely with sales and cross-functional teams, developing and optimising fluorescence-based cell assays and quantitative image analysis. Requires frequent travel across the UK and Ireland, with occasional international trips.

Microsoft Office

• United Kingdom
• Remote
• Lead

Leads the design and implementation of bioanalytical strategies for a client-dedicated global biopharma team, ensuring lab-based activities align with context of use. Manages experimental design, tech transfer and regulatory submissions, interacting with lab scientists, cross-functional groups and Health Authorities in a matrix environment.

ddPCR · qPCR · RT-qPCR +6

• 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.

• Oxford
• On-site
• £40,000 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Develops and optimises LC-MS workflows for low-input and single-cell proteomics and/or metabolomics, supporting researchers across the institute with experiment design, method development, data acquisition and interpretation. Works closely with bioinformatics, scientific computing and AI/ML teams, and helps build SOPs and training material for single-cell MS capability.

LC-MS · Flow Cytometry · Sequencing +5

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Design and develop novel computational algorithms and AI/ML methods for translating metagenomic sequencing data into clinically actionable results, covering taxonomic classification and antimicrobial resistance. Validate and benchmark methods on public and internal datasets, then work with bioinformaticians and software engineers to embed them in scalable, reproducible workflows for an infectious disease diagnostic product.

Oracle Cloud · Long-Read Sequencing

• United Kingdom
• £55,000 – £70,000 pa

This role involves leading in-vitro toxicology studies within a regulated preclinical environment, focusing on assay development and execution for product safety assessment. The scientist will apply advanced cell-based methods including Neutral Red, Ames, and micronucleus assays, interpret complex biological data, and support regulatory submissions. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners is key, alongside method validation and scientific reporting in a quality-assured laboratory setting.

• Church Stretton
• Senior

Technical lead role driving innovation in polymeric and silica particle technologies for chromatography, diagnostics and biopharma consumables. Involves independently designing and executing complex polymer synthesis, particle manufacture and surface functionalization, plus technology transfer from lab-scale prototypes to full production. Acts as internal consultant and escalation point for critical materials issues, mentors scientists and shapes long-term technology strategy.

• Madrid, Spain
• Hybrid
• Senior

Builds, trains, deploys and maintains AI/ML models and automation tools for supply chain master data within Pfizer's Supply Planning Data Intelligence group. Work spans optimization algorithms, predictive models, generative AI/NLP, and autonomous data agents integrated with planning systems like Kinaxis, owning solutions from development through production handover.

scikit-learn · pandas · TensorFlow +7

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Senior

Perform bioanalytical assays using molecular and cellular techniques such as ddPCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR and gel electrophoresis to quantify RNA in biological matrices. Support phase-appropriate assay development, qualification and validation within a GCLP-compliant clinical framework, partnering with internal and external labs and cross-functional teams. The role blends basic science research, bioanalysis and clinical development, with exposure to digital and automation tools.

Droplet Digital PCR · qPCR · RT-qPCR +2

• London
• On-site
• Permanent

Runs a high-throughput sample processing pipeline, performing DNA extraction, normalisation and library preparation on soil, faecal and other environmental samples. Operates automated liquid handling platforms such as Myra9, logs everything in Benchling LIMS, and carries out QC checks while supporting R&D protocol testing in a CL2 lab.

Benchling · Myra9 · Hamilton +2

• Cambridge
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

Accountable to the Global Clinical Head for an indication-aligned cluster of late-phase Respiratory and Immunology studies, supervising Global Development Medical Directors and Scientist Directors. Leads cross-functional design, conduct, monitoring and data interpretation, represents the program at health authority interactions, and co-leads publication strategy.