Biotechnology Jobs

Vaccines Safety Sciences Lead

Leads vaccine safety sciences functions, ensuring compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations and global safety standards. Oversees signal detection, safety data analysis, and regulatory documentation while guiding process improvements and cross-functional initiatives. Manages teams and supports regulatory inspections, safety reporting, and the implementation of data visualization tools for enhanced decision-making.

CSL

Hybrid Permanent

Vaccines Safety Sciences Lead

Leads and manages pharmacovigilance safety sciences functions, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards and overseeing signal detection, safety data analysis, and process optimization. Provides strategic direction for evolving PV legislation and acts as a subject matter expert in audits and inspections. Supports drug development and post-marketing safety reporting while driving data visualization and analytical improvements.

CSL

Hybrid Permanent

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student: QC Automation Technician

Work within AstraZeneca's Quality Control team to design and execute a proof of concept using automation, AI, and data analysis to improve lab productivity, sustainability, and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders and apply project management and problem-solving techniques in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom £28,000 pa

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student: Statistics

This role involves working within AstraZeneca’s Biometrics team, supporting clinical drug development through statistical analysis and programming. You’ll gain hands-on experience in data handling, analysis, and interpretation using R and SAS, contribute to real-world study design, and present findings internally to develop communication and technical skills in a global pharmaceutical environment.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom £28,000 pa

Research Leader / Senior Scientist (Medicinal Drug Design), Cambridge, MA

Lead or contribute to drug discovery projects at the intersection of medicinal chemistry and AI, guiding programs from initiation to candidate selection. Collaborate closely with machine learning scientists to refine AI-driven drug design models and drive innovation in synthetic organic chemistry. Play a key role in shaping next-generation therapeutic development through strategic input, CRO management, and intellectual property generation.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

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

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

Executive Assistant, London

Provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership, managing complex calendars, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring seamless communication across global teams. Play a key role in streamlining processes and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced, innovative biotech environment driven by AI-powered drug discovery.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Medical Writer

This role involves authoring and delivering high-quality clinical regulatory documents such as protocols, Clinical Study Reports, and submission dossiers for global regulatory agencies. The Principal Medical Writer will lead complex writing projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and translate clinical and statistical data into clear, compliant narratives. The position emphasizes leadership in document strategy, regulatory interpretation, and the use of automation tools within a hybrid work environment.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom CA$118,000 – CA$168,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Engineering Technician

Provides engineering support for sterile manufacturing operations at GSK’s Barnard Castle site, focusing on maintenance, calibration, and compliance for syringe and vial production equipment. Works across inspect, assembly, and packaging lines, ensuring GMP standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Operates within a 24/5 shift pattern with responsibilities spanning safety, quality documentation, and SAP data management.

GSK Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Senior Computational Biologist – Early Discovery Immunology

A Senior Computational Biologist will drive target discovery in immunology and inflammatory diseases by integrating multi-omics data (phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics) to nominate and validate novel therapeutic targets. The role involves developing computational methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating complex analyses into actionable drug discovery programs using Recursion’s AI-driven platform.

Recursion United Kingdom £151,800 – £220,660 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

Develop machine learning models grounded in quantum chemistry to accelerate small-molecule drug discovery. Create synthetic datasets using quantum mechanics and build scalable, deployable pipelines integrated into molecular design tools. Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists to advance drug discovery through publications and open-source contributions.

Roche

Hybrid Permanent

Manager, Computational Biology (Early Oncology)

Lead a team of computational biologists to integrate multi-omics data for oncology target discovery and validation, while actively contributing to data analysis and cross-functional decision-making. Develop biomarker strategies and patient stratification approaches to guide therapeutic development. Collaborate closely with biologists, chemists, and clinical teams to advance drug programs using high-dimensional datasets and scalable computational methods.

Recursion United Kingdom US$151,800 – US$230,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Manufacturing Technician

Operate and maintain equipment for the production and testing of medical devices, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Record data accurately, use ERP systems for documentation, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals. Work in a regulated manufacturing environment with strict adherence to SOPs and health and safety protocols.

Adecco United Kingdom £14 ph

On-site Temporary

PhD Studentship in Computer Science: Programming Matter - Dynamic DNA Data Structures for Molecular Information Storage and Computing

This PhD studentship focuses on developing dynamic DNA data structures for molecular information storage and computing, combining computational design with experimental lab work. The project builds on pioneering research in DNA-based stack structures and aims to create novel molecular data structures such as queues, deques, and priority structures. The candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team, designing, modelling, and validating DNA/RNA systems and molecular circuits for in vitro or cellular applications.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £21 pa

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