Biotechnology Jobs

• Oxford
• On-site
• Permanent

Develops and scales experimental platforms to test engineered protein variants for photosynthetic efficiency, photoprotection and carbon assimilation. Combines transient plant expression, molecular biology and high-throughput photosynthetic phenotyping, working with computational scientists and protein engineers to inform go/no-go decisions for crop transformation.

• Oxford
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Designs and engineers plant specialised metabolism in cell cultures to produce high-value natural products for health and medicine, applying synthetic biology to optimise biosynthetic pathway flux and product tolerance. Works with AI and robotics teams on model-driven engineering and stage-gated milestones, with a focus on IP generation and translating research into commercial solutions.

• 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

• London
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Lead

Drive DMPK strategy across drug discovery projects, designing screening cascades and mechanistic experiments while integrating AI/ML and PBPK modelling to predict human dosing, efficacy and safety windows. Work within an interdisciplinary team of drug design and machine learning specialists, authoring regulatory documents and optimising molecule design with chemistry leads.

R · Python · KNIME

• London
• Hybrid · 2–3 days in office
• US$187,275 – US$312,125 pa
• Director

Leads the scientific design and execution of interventional clinical studies within Medical Affairs, providing medical governance, safety data review and scientific oversight of protocols and analysis plans. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, investigators and thought leaders, and presents results for publications and regulatory submissions. Hybrid role with two to three days per week in office.

Digital Tools

• Macclesfield
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of pharmaceutical oral drug products and new modalities using HPLC, Karl Fischer, dissolution and mass spectrometry. Review data for GLS and GMP compliance, investigate out-of-specification results, and develop, optimise and validate analytical methods while training colleagues and driving continuous improvement at a client's Macclesfield facility.

HPLC · Karl Fischer · Mass Spectrometry +1

• Macclesfield
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of pharmaceutical oral drug products and new modalities using HPLC, Karl Fischer, dissolution and mass spectrometry. Review data for GLS and GMP compliance, investigate out-of-specification results, and develop and validate analytical methods while training colleagues and supporting client projects at a Macclesfield pharma facility.

HPLC · Karl Fischer · Mass Spectrometry +1

• London
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Architect novel generative models to design functional proteins, working in an interdisciplinary team of ML researchers, protein engineers and biologists. Split roughly 90/10 between building and evaluating models against wet lab results and self-development, with heavy emphasis on data pipelines, cloud training and production-quality code.

NeurIPS · ICML · ICLR

• Addlestone
• £40,056 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Design and execute scientific investigations into mammalian viral pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions, ensuring work meets ISO9001, budget and customer requirements. Communicate findings via conferences and peer-reviewed journals, supervise staff and students, and pursue national and international research funding. Includes rostered on-call cover for weekend and Bank Holiday diagnostics.

ISO 9001

• Newcastle upon Tyne
• On-site
• Entry level
• Permanent

Graduate-level role in a cancer diagnostics R&D team, generating and evaluating antibodies and detection methods for in vitro diagnostic assays on manual and automated staining systems. Involves laboratory work, literature and competitor reviews, and contributing to product development, verification and validation in a regulated environment, with training in histopathology and immunohistochemistry.

Automated Staining Systems · Manual Staining Systems

• Fordham
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Hands-on role independently developing, optimising and validating analytical methods using LC-MS, troubleshooting complex analytical challenges and building new testing solutions for specialist laboratories. You own method development projects from feasibility through validation and implementation, working across the business in a busy commercial testing environment under ISO 17025.

LC-MS · GC-MS/MS · HRAM

• Harrogate
• Entry level

Trainee role performing routine macroscopic necropsy techniques, trimming and retaining organs across a wide range of species. Involves animal handling and euthanasia, precise sample labelling, data recording and reagent preparation, with training provided and some out-of-hours and weekend cover expected once trained.

• 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

• United Kingdom
• £200 – £250 pd
• Mid-level
• Contract

A locum histology role covering the full specimen pathway: Level A & B dissection, biopsy loading, embedding, trimming, microtomy, auto-stainer staining and sorting, plus digital scanning and QC for consultant review. Requires HCPC registration and microtomy throughput of 30+ blocks per hour, working on multiple upcoming contracts across the UK.

Auto-Stainer

• Oxford
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Contract

Designs and delivers immunogenicity and bioanalytical strategies for regulated clinical programmes, developing ADA, nAb, PK and PD assays using ELISA, MSD and cell culture. Works with multidisciplinary teams to validate assays, manage reagents and SOPs, and integrate digital and AI-enabled tools. Site-based at Harwell within a growing mRNA-focused team.

ELISA · MSD · LIMS +2