Biotechnology Jobs in Cambridge

CureAge Therapeutics · London

Lead the computationally guided design of a lipid nanoparticle delivery platform, applying chemical and biophysical principles to optimise LNP composition and formulation. Use AI-enabled chemistry, cheminformatics, predictive models and molecular modelling to prioritise formulation components, working closely with the experimental team and founding team in a small start-up.

Lypo · Edinburgh · £31,000 – £36,000 pa

Implement high-throughput plasmid assembly, colony PCR, Minipreps and pathway construction to build strains for hypothesis testing and model training. Work across disciplines in a lab-based, cross-pollinating team, with fortnightly research updates, mentorship and organised labbook/data keeping. Golden Gate assembly, Benchling in silico cloning and DNA sequencing are core.

Isomorphic Labs · Cambridge, United States

Lead DMPK strategy across drug discovery projects, designing screening cascades and mechanistic experiments while integrating DMPK, PD and toxicology data for dose and safety predictions. Work closely with AI/ML platform teams to optimise computational ADME models and author regulatory sections, in a hybrid Cambridge, MA role.

Isomorphic Labs · Cambridge, United States

Lead the safety assessment strategy for small molecule and biologic drug discovery projects from inception to regulatory submission, designing screening cascades and mechanistic experiments. Partner with machine learning researchers to build predictive toxicology models and manage CRO relationships for outsourced wet-lab data generation, while mentoring junior team members.

University of Cambridge · Cambridge · £37,694 – £46,049 pa

Conducts molecular virology research on viral cross-species transmission, using cell culture, molecular cloning, viral reverse genetics and functional infection assays. Plans and analyses experiments, maintains records and contributes to manuscripts within a collaborative team at CITIID. Fixed-term for one year in the first instance.

University of Cambridge · Cambridge · £42,254 – £56,535 pa

Manage a small sub-team fulfilling genomic data requests, defining cohorts from genomic profiles and delivering datasets to researchers. Work spans LINUX/UNIX, HPC, scripting in Python, R and Bash, Git, and database management, with datasets moving from CSD3 to AWS and a commercial bioinformatics platform. Also contributes to wider Bioinformatics team activities.

Platform Recruitment · Cambridge · £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Develops FPGA and embedded firmware for high-performance data acquisition and signal processing systems used in biomedical research products. Writes VHDL for FPGA design and C for low-level hardware control, integrating with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB and Ethernet. Works alongside hardware and software engineers across the full product lifecycle, with real project ownership and a progression route to senior roles.

SoCode · Cambridge · £80,000 – £100,000 pa

Job Title: Senior QA Validation EngineerLocation - Cambridge: On Site (some flex on occasionSalary - £80k - £100k (depending on experience) + up to 10% bonus (company performance dependent) + equityOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior QA Validation Engineer to...

AstraZeneca · Cambridge

Lead UK direct tax compliance and group tax reporting for a FTSE 100 biopharmaceutical business, preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations, patent box and capital allowance claims, and quarterly and year-end tax provisions under Sarbanes-Oxley. Handle HMRC audit queries and negotiations, advise the UK business on legislation changes, and drive process efficiencies through automation and AI.

AstraZeneca · Luton

Lead UK direct tax compliance and reporting for a FTSE 100 biopharmaceutical group, preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations, patent box and capital allowance claims, and quarterly and year-end tax provisions. Advise the UK business on legislation changes, HMRC audits and governance regimes, while driving process efficiencies through automation and AI.

Bluetree · Cambridge · £65,000 – £80,000 pa

Lead regulatory strategy for a cardiology device company expanding into the US, UK, EU and Middle East, owning FDA, CE and UKCA submissions from Class I to Class II/III. Drive an audit-ready QMS (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971) and advise senior leadership on regulation, quality and clinical governance, working directly with the FDA, MHRA and notified bodies.

NHS Professionals · Cambridge · £20 – £24 ph

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.

Nuclera · Cambridge

Formulate, dispense and quality-control reagents for a protein discovery platform, operating lab equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges and UPLC systems. The role covers batch documentation, inventory management via ERP and troubleshooting production deviations, working closely with R&D, QA and Supply Chain in a fast-paced lab environment.

Nuclera · Cambridge

Full-stack engineer building customer-facing cloud and instrument software plus internal tools supporting in-house protein screening services. Owns features end to end, from gathering requirements with biologists and stakeholders through technical design, implementation and testing across backend, frontend, dev-ops and QA.

GSK · Stevenage

Owns operational delivery of diagnostics across early and late-stage oncology trials, covering biosample collection, processing and storage, and implementation of clinical trial assays at reference and central labs and CROs. Works in a matrix with biomarker, clinical operations, data management, regulatory and procurement colleagues, managing vendors, contracts and data transfer agreements while keeping studies audit-ready.

GSK · Waltham, United States · US$123,000 – US$205,000 pa

Owns operational delivery of diagnostics across early and late-stage oncology trials, from biosample collection and clinical trial assays at reference and central labs to audit-ready data. Works in a matrix with Diagnostic Strategy, Biomarker, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory, Quality and Procurement, plus external CROs, labs and vendors, and mentors colleagues as a subject matter expert.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals · London

Job DescriptionVertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, MA, Vertex today has research and development sites and...