Jobs in Oxford

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Scientist I – Molecular Biology

Design and build large-scale synthetic gene loci and transgenic platforms for antibody discovery, using CRISPR/Cas9, RMCE and site-specific integrases. Hands-on molecular biology including PCR, NGS, plasmid construction and flow-cytometric immunophenotyping, within a small multidisciplinary team working from dry-lab design to wet-lab validation.

Alloy Therapeutics UK Ltd Cambridge £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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Senior Computational Chemist, LNP Design

This role involves leading the computational design of lipid nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery, using chemical and biophysical principles, AI tools, and molecular simulations. You will work closely with the experimental team to translate computational insights into testable strategies and refine formulations iteratively.

CureAge Therapeutics London

Hybrid Permanent Part-time

Research Scientist - T Cell immunology

Design and execute experimental research on T cell immunology within a Wellcome-funded cancer immunotherapy programme. The role involves immunophenotyping patient samples using spectral flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing, functional assays on heterologously expressed T cell receptors, and molecular techniques including ATAC-seq and spatial analysis. The postholder works alongside DPhil students and postdocs, with opportunities to develop independent projects.

University of Oxford Oxford £39,424 – £47,779 pa

On-site Contract

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology

Carry out research in spatial immunometabolism focused on the germinal centre reaction within the Clarke group at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology. The role involves developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols, testing hypotheses, analysing data, contributing ideas for new projects, and providing guidance to postdocs, technicians and PhD students.

University of Oxford Oxford £39,424 – £46,476 pa

On-site Contract

Staff Front End Engineer

Owns the front end of a SaaS genomics analytics platform end to end, building data visualisation components that stay fast and intuitive over enormous datasets. Works closely with product, design and data scientists to turn complex analytical output into clear user experiences, while raising front-end practice standards across the team.

Genomics London

Hybrid Permanent

Product Manager - Data and Analytics

Owns the transition from discovery to delivery on Mystra, a scientific data platform, breaking strategic initiatives into well-scoped epics and features. Works with scientific SMEs, data services, engineering and design to ensure requirements are scientifically valid and technically sound, running kick-offs and bi-weekly check-ins. Requires fluency with genomic data such as GWAS papers, p-values and effect sizes.

Genomics London

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Medical Scientist (Biopharmaceutical)

Designs and runs in vitro immunology assays, primary immune cell culture, cell line engineering and multicolour flow cytometry to support therapeutic antibody discovery for autoimmune diseases. Works hands-on in the lab within a global biopharma R&D team, collaborating with internal groups, CROs and academic partners and contributing to publications and patents.

ISR Recruitment Oxford £405 – £427 pd

On-site Contract

Principal Medical Scientist (Biopharmaceutical)

Lead a laboratory-based immunology team, designing in vitro pharmacology assays and coordinating in vivo efficacy studies with CROs to advance biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases. Involves target identification, ex vivo profiling, and cross-functional work with protein engineering, biomarkers and translational medicine, plus IND documentation and publications.

ISR Recruitment Oxford £520 – £532 pd

On-site Contract

Senior Production Engineer

Job Title: Senior Production EngineerLocation: Oxfordshire, UKEmployment Type: Full-time and fully on siteAbout the ClientA pioneer in advanced sensing and molecular analysis technology, delivering groundbreaking biological and genetic solutions globally across 120+ countries.Role SummaryHands-on Senior Production Engineer to lead manufacturing...

Morgan McKinley Oxfordshire CA$50,000 – CA$55,000 pa

Senior Principal - Oncology

Lead complex oncology projects, designing and interpreting scientific and clinical strategies while guiding cross-functional teams on technical and regulatory matters. The role combines hands-on project leadership with mentoring colleagues and driving new methodologies, in a hybrid setup spanning London and Upper Providence.

GSK London

Hybrid

Senior Principal - Oncology

Lead complex oncology projects, designing and interpreting scientific and clinical strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. Provide expert guidance on scientific, technical and regulatory matters, drive innovation in methodologies, and mentor colleagues. Hybrid role split between London and Upper Providence, Pennsylvania.

GSK USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence

Hybrid

Biology - Industrial Placement (12 Months)

Embedded within multidisciplinary research teams at a fast-paced Oxfordshire site, contributing to drug discovery from target validation through small molecule discovery and optimisation. The placement offers hands-on laboratory work, disease biology exposure and development of practical scientific skills alongside other students.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Oxford

Hybrid Internship

Scientist, Genetic Assays

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.

Moderna Oxford

On-site

Scientist, Genetic Assays

Sole-contributor scientist developing and executing phase-appropriate genetic, biochemical and molecular biology assays for PK/PD analysis, including qPCR, ddPCR, RNA sequencing, MSD, ELISA and immunoblotting. Works with internal teams and external CROs to establish mRNA-based bioanalytical capability under GcLP compliance, with exposure to LIMS, automation and Generative AI tools.

Moderna Clinical Development

On-site

Industrial Placement Student - STEAM Educator (12 Months)

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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Oxford

Hybrid Internship

CRA II (fixed-term)

Monitoring investigator sites across the North of England for a routine post-market surveillance study within a dedicated FSP model. Involves on-site and remote monitoring, building relationships with investigators, and ensuring patient safety, data quality and regulatory compliance, with travel to Oxford at least monthly plus on-site onboarding and training.

Fortrea Maidenhead

Hybrid Temporary

R&D Manager, Productivity and Solutions Division

Lead a team of software engineers delivering next-generation Raman spectroscopy software from the Laser Spectroscopy Center of Excellence in Oxford (Harwell). The role owns R&D operations across the software product lifecycle, solving engineering challenges and integrating hardware and software with global partners, using modern architectures such as containerisation, Kubernetes, microservices and cloud deployment.

Agilent Didcot

On-site