Biotechnology Jobs

• Newcastle upon Tyne
• £30,180 pa
• Contract

Support ongoing research in the Murray lab on the mechanism of DNA in bacteria, using standard microbiology techniques, bacterial two-hybrid assays, and AlphaFold3 to predict protein-protein interfaces. The post also provides direct support to a cohort of undergraduate research students, working within a professional technical community under the Biosciences Institute Technical Manager.

AlphaFold3

• Taunton
• On-site
• £49,387 – £56,515 pa
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

Lead a team of Biomedical Scientists and support staff across Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology, rotating through all areas. Responsibilities include training, appraisals, quality management, policy development, clinical trials and senior management on-call, with lone working on evening and weekend shifts.

LIMS · Q-Pulse · Kiestra

• Cambridge
• On-site
• £20 – £24 ph
• Mid-level
• Temporary

Undertake routine and specialist microbiological and molecular investigations across bacteriology, Containment Level 3, serology, chlamydia and molecular diagnostics, interpreting and reporting results. Operate and maintain automated analysers, manage consumables and lab IT systems, and contribute to quality management, audits and SOP development. Based at Addenbrooke's Hospital within UKHSA's Public Health Microbiology team.

UKAS · HSE

• London
• £48,246 – £58,318 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

Supports the production and characterisation of recombinant proteins for molecular glue discovery, focusing on expression, purification and characterisation using mammalian cell systems. Contributes to biochemical or biophysical assay development and helps run the laboratory day to day, including equipment upkeep, consumables and waste disposal, within a multidisciplinary chemical biology and proteomics team.

HEK293 · Expi293 · Agilent Measurement Suite

• 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

• Sheffield
• £32,722 – £37,369 pa
• Senior
• Contract

You will process samples for molecular and genomic analysis, maintain laboratory equipment, and support visiting researchers in a Genomics Laboratory. The role also involves training users new to molecular biology, advising external clients, and contributing to research and development that expands the facility's capabilities.

eDNA

• Saffron Walden
• Hybrid
• £38,570 – £49,893 pa
• Senior
• Contract

Develop and apply statistical and deep learning methods to cell-free DNA from pregnant women, calling fetal and maternal genotypes from high-coverage sequence data and building methylation-aware biomarkers for pregnancy complications. Work spans methods development, large cohort application and collaboration with international partners in a statistical genomics group.

Python · R · Unix +6

• Saffron Walden
• Hybrid
• £38,570 – £49,893 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

A postdoctoral research role analysing large-scale human genetic, epigenetic and proteomic datasets, including dried blood spots, birth cohorts and cell-free DNA, to uncover the genetic basis of early-life traits and develop biomarkers for pregnancy and neonatal conditions. The work spans statistical genetics, multi-omics and methods development, with scope to tailor projects to the fellow's interests.

GitHub · Snakemake · Nextflow +1

• Guildford
• On-site
• Entry level
• Permanent

Performs analytical laboratory work on genomics samples, including sample reception, quality control, PCR preparation, and analysis, while ensuring data integrity and compliance with ISO15189 and ISO17025 standards. Maintains equipment, SOPs, training logs, and inventory, reporting issues to the Team Leader. Based in a molecular biology lab on a Monday-to-Friday shift pattern.

LIMS · QMS

• Oxford
• On-site
• Mid-level · manages people
• Permanent

Leads the end-to-end event delivery workflow for gene edited and transgenic crops, from transformation output through sampling, molecular confirmation, QC review and handover. Designs and validates genotyping assays (PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, KASP, NGS) and builds stage-gate criteria, LIMS-enabled tracking and vendor strategies across corn and wheat programmes.

Endpoint PCR · qPCR · ddPCR +6

• Edinburgh
• Lead

Designs, delivers and interprets complex molecular and cellular biology studies for drug discovery and translational research, combining hands-on lab work with technical direction across client programmes. Provides scientific leadership on multiple projects, evaluates new technologies and supports colleagues, working with mammalian cell cultures and advanced cellular systems.

• Edinburgh
• Mid-level · manages people

Oversee a transgenic facility producing around 100 genetically modified animal models annually, advising researchers on project design and methodologies. Lead and develop three specialist technical staff while managing cryobanks, budgets, cost-recovery and regulatory compliance. The role combines hands-on molecular biology and transgenesis expertise with operational leadership in a university-linked biomedical research setting.

• London
• Hybrid
• Director

Lead CMC regulatory strategy for UK-manufactured and UK-licensed mRNA products across development, registration and post-approval lifecycle. Act as primary point of contact with the MHRA, oversee submissions and manufacturing change assessments, and shape global regulatory approaches across cross-functional matrix teams.

MHRA · Generative AI

• Macclesfield
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead the design, engineering, expression, purification and characterisation of complex biologic therapeutics including monoclonal, bispecific and multispecific antibodies. Acts as biologics scientific lead on client-facing drug discovery programmes, mentoring junior scientists and shaping project strategy within a multidisciplinary Protein Sciences team.

Structural Modelling · AI-enabled Protein Engineering

• 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.