Biotechnology Jobs

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

Designs and runs quantitative genetics experiments to assess polygenic traits in field environments, managing multi-location field sites and identifying germplasm for trait variation analysis. Works within the Photosynthesis and Yield programme, taking a plants-down approach to build discovery pipelines from natural variation and evolutionary signals, with scope to contribute to publications, IP and commercial translation.

• Oxford
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Hands-on role developing advanced electronic interfaces, instrumentation and measurement systems for next-generation nanopore sequencing, from proof of concept to integrated multi-channel sensing. Focuses on precision analogue measurement, low-noise picoampere-level circuit design, data acquisition and system integration, working alongside a Senior MEMS Development Engineer and external suppliers.

Nanopore Sequencing · MEMS · Oracle Cloud

• London
• Senior
• Permanent

Develops and benchmarks machine learning models for DNA sequence, regulatory elements and genetic variation, including variant effect prediction and representation learning. Integrates sequence-derived representations with transcriptomic, epigenomic and perturbational data to uncover disease mechanisms and support target prioritisation, working within the interdisciplinary Rosalind team.

Transformer · DNA Language Models · Genomic Foundation Models +2

• London
• Senior
• Permanent

Builds generative and predictive models of cellular behaviour from high-content imaging, curating cell painting and brightfield datasets and designing evaluation that separates biological signal from technical artefact. Partners closely with ML scientists and wet lab assay teams, linking imaging readouts to single-cell and perturbation data in a matrixed TechBio environment.

NumPy · pandas · Polars +6

• Ware
• On-site
• Senior

Embedded on-site at GSK's Ware manufacturing site, acting as the interface between local business teams and global digital product teams. Builds and validates AI, data and Smart Manufacturing proofs of concept, value and MVPs using real site data, then hands proven solutions to product teams for scale-up.

ERP

• Barnard Castle
• Director

Supports the Value Stream Operations Manager in running a sterile manufacturing value stream, coordinating daily and weekly performance across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and MSAT. Drives safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives, leads continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma, and deputises for the Operations Manager when required.

GSK Production System

• Harrogate
• On-site
• Entry level

Trainee role in a purpose-built histology lab, trimming and processing animal tissue samples, performing microtomy, staining and microscopic quality control under Good Laboratory Practice. Full training is provided, with cross-training in necropsy and work in a fast-paced, production-intensive environment.

Automated Tissue Processors · Motorised Microtomes

• Harrogate
• On-site
• Entry level

Supports a necropsy laboratory through stock control, reagent preparation, labelling and archiving of animal samples in line with study paperwork and SOPs. Involves general housekeeping, possible assistance with postmortems and foetal sectioning, all within a GLP environment. Training is provided, making it a route into the industry.

Excel · Word

• 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
• £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.

• 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.

• London
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Mid-level

Hands-on health economics role leading the delivery of cost-utility and budget impact models in Excel and VBA for national HTA submissions to NICE, SMC and AWMSG. Partners with UK Market Access, Medical and Brand teams plus the global HEOR function, and also builds early cost-effectiveness models for future brands and indications.

Microsoft Excel · Microsoft VBA

• Belfast
• £35,000 – £37,532 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

A graduate-level KTP Associate role based at Norbrook Laboratories, working within the R&D team to develop a data-driven framework for pharmaceutical scale-up of liquid dosage veterinary medicines. The project focuses on predictive modelling of process parameters and product quality across scales, combining chemical engineering principles with statistical and hybrid data modelling, delivered in collaboration with Queen's University Belfast's School of Pharmacy.

• Oxford
• On-site
• Senior

Sole-contributor scientist role developing and executing biochemical and molecular biology assays for PK/PD analysis, spanning genomic DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR, ddPCR, RNA sequencing, MSD, ELISA and immunoblotting. Works within Moderna's Clinical Bioanalytical team at Harwell, Oxfordshire, ensuring GcLP-compliant assay qualification and validation, troubleshooting with external CRO partners, and building internal and external mRNA-based bioanalytical capability.

MSD · LIMS · eLNB +1

• Cambridge
• On-site
• Entry level
• Contract

Hands-on laboratory role supporting a state-of-the-art multiomics facility, running Illumina and Nanopore sequencing, bulk RNA/DNA library prep and single-cell workflows such as 10x Genomics and Parse Bio. The post also covers lab automation, instrument maintenance, SOPs, purchasing and advising researchers on experimental design within a collaborative core-facility team.

Illumina · Nanopore · 10x Genomics +3