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The Senior Laboratory Technician role is typically someone who has multiple years' experience working in a laboratory environment and has developed knowledge of advanced tasks. This role leads and delivers the key lab support services to our customers which allows them to focus on the science and progress their projects. Lab Technicians work to an agreed Scope of Work (SOW) in customer laboratories following set procedures and following all compliance and safety regulations. The role will typically include stock management, equipment support services and both standard and advanced laboratory tasks aligned to those laboratories. To perform standard and advanced laboratory support activities in adherence with GMP standards, as per defined scope of work and to agreed timelines. Follows agreed procedures and documents all activities. • General laboratory housekeeping, equipment performance checks (e.g. balances, autoclave), glassware washing, equipment cleaning and operational readiness, GMP laboratory procedures, • Perform equipment preventative maintenance in line with standard operating procedures, • Management of multiple laboratory waste streams ensuring all waste is handled according to agreed processes and delivered to the waste service provider with the correct documentation and labelling, • Laundry management duties, distributing clean lab coats and ordering new as required, • Daily use of the Kanban system to maintain supply of the laboratory chemicals, solvents, plates, purchase media and consumables across multiple labs., • Daily use of Customer software (CISPro) to receipt and approve (where applicable) defined chemicals, solvents and consumables, • Proactively works with the Avantor QAB procurement co-ordinator and end user to source ad-hoc supplies for the laboratory scientist, • Takes a lead role in ensuring ownership and accuracy in area of responsibility through regular audits, • Preparation of buffer, media and reagents utilising electronic notebook system to record batch details/ generate labels., • Adheres to all Health and Safety regulations and promotes this ethos within the broader Avantor team by taking on specific roles to support area manager, • Proactively identifies, raises, leads and implements process improvement opportunities, • Following a 'One Team' approach, provides cover for colleagues when required. This may be in areas outside of normal working laboratories during times of absence and once fully trained, • Provide support, guidance and training to existing and new laboratory technicians sharing experience to ensure high standards are maintained, • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, • Health and Safety qualifications an advantage, • Trainer status (or working towards), • 1-2 years’ experience of working in a laboratory environment, • Experience of working to Health and Safety regulations in the laboratory environment, • Understanding and experience of a customer service role, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), • Experience in working to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and knowledge of working to GxP or in regulated laboratory environments, • An understanding of GMP in the Pharma industry, • Excellent understanding of laboratory processes, • Excellent communication skills and ability to convey a message to all levels of the organisation, • Proficient in the use of IT equipment as part of daily role including laptop and smartphone, • Proficient in using Microsoft O365 systems including Teams, Word, Excel etc, • Excellent planning and time-management skills, • Good written communication and document writing skills, • Ability to formally present information to an audience, • Proven willingness to work flexibly in a team and independently with minimal direct supervision, • Excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively to understand customer needs, • A good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members, • Self-motivated to deliver a high-quality service, • Holds self-accountable for own actions and always looking to drive improvement, • Strives for excellence and not afraid to propose new ways of working to drive quality, • Leads by example and shows respect for co-workers and demonstrates positive attitude, • Ability to change plans or priorities to deliver team goals and to meet customer SLAs, • Mainly based in a laboratory environment but will involve visits to other areas and wearing of required PPE (e.g. Safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes etc.), • Manual handling of deliveries and a level of fitness required Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation. Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Macclesfield, United Kingdom | Posted on 18/08/2026 • Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research, • Work Experience 0-1 year, • Salary Salary + Bonus + Stock Options, • City Macclesfield, • Province Cheshire, • Country United Kingdom, • Postal Code SK10 4TG Didyou know that every year, millions of forensic case samples go unprocessed dueto poor sample collection and inefficient DNA analysis? This backlog deniesjustice to countless victims and their families. With over 25years of experience in forensic genetic analysis, we founded Biosecure ID totackle these challenges. Our mission is to enhance efficiency, ensurereliability and reproducibility, reduce overall costs, and develop simple touse integrated solutions for forensic analysis to make them accessible andaffordable to labs worldwide. Recognizing that no single company could offerall the necessary tools and solutions, we created Biosecure ID as a strategicplatform to incubate new ideas ("Innovation"), make workflow solutionsaccessible to end-users ("Value Added Reselling"), and supportlaboratories and scientists globally in implementing technologies withconfidence ("Enabling Services"). To fill gapsin the market, we partnered with Gentueri Inc for sample collection andworkflow solutions, Innogenomics Inc for specialized forensic DNA sampleprocessing, Paragon Genomics Inc for amplicon-based next-generation sequencing(NGS) panels, and with LabVine – an online learning and development platformwith over 16,000 professionals registered globally with a view to promote theirexisting courses and to develop new content for Applied Genetics and GenomicsLab professionals. Our comprehensive servicesinclude training, consultancy, validation and verification, automation, andturnkey projects, with a particular focus on the Global South, where support ismost needed. In addition,Biosecure ID supports Science for Social Good CIC ( ), a UK-based non-profitcompany dedicated to advancing applied genetics through open-source softwaredevelopment (AGOSS® Platform), developing vocational training programmes incountries where knowledge gaps are most visible, raising awareness andeducation about DNA testing, standardizing sexual assault kits globally, andadvocating for DNA as a biometric modality through the Future of BiometricsConsortium in collaboration with the Cambridge, UK-based Centre for BusinessInnovation (CfBI). We believeour small contribution through collaboration and sharing knowledge will be asignificant drop in the ocean, making a meaningful difference in the world offorensic science and applied genetics.Reach us at for moreinformation. We build low-cost, high-reliability solutions to problems that usually demand expensive infrastructure — from forensic casework to diagnostic assays for cancer and rare diseases. We don't wait for the perfect answer or the bigger budget; we build with what's in the room, test it, and improve it together. If a problem looks unsolvable because nobody could afford to solve it properly, that's exactly the kind of problem we want. A recent or soon-to-be MSc, MTech, or PhD graduate who'd rather bring a working idea to the table than wait for the "correct" one. You've spent time at the bench; you're comfortable with instrumentation, code, or spreadsheets; and you like figuring things out alongside other people rather than in isolation. You're not looking for a rulebook — you're looking for a hard problem and a team to solve it with. You want your work to reach real patients, real casework, real customers, not just a paper. This is not a narrow role. You'll move between the bench, the systems that support it, and the people who depend on it working. • Develop and validate low-cost assays and lab workflows — spanning applications from forensic DNA casework to diagnostic tests for cancer and rare diseases — designed to work reliably outside well-resourced labs., • Build and troubleshoot the systems around the science: instrumentation, automation, data pipelines, and the practical engineering that makes a bench protocol into a repeatable product., • Work directly with customers and partners to understand their constraints, translate their problems into technical requirements, and support them through deployment and troubleshooting., • Operate with limited resources by design — you'll be expected to prototype with what's available, iterate fast, and find the cheaper, simpler path before reaching for the expensive one., • Take ownership across the full arc of a problem: from early bench experiments through to a working solution in a customer's hands., • Document rigorously enough that what you build can be trusted, repeated, and handed off — this is diagnostic and forensic work, where "it worked for me" isn't good enough., • Experience with diagnostic assay development, forensic genomics, or clinical/CLIA-adjacent workflows., • Familiarity with lab automation, instrument integration, or data/software tooling (Python, LIMS, or similar)., • Startup or small-team experience where you had to do more than your job title suggested. You'll work on problems that go straight from the bench to a person who needed the answer — a forensic case, a cancer diagnosis, a rare disease that finally gets identified. Small team, real stakes, and the freedom to build the solution your way when the standard playbook doesn't fit the budget. • MSc, MTech, or PhD in molecular biology, biomedical/genetic engineering, biotechnology, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience., • Real bench experience: molecular biology techniques (PCR, sequencing, extraction, assay development, or similar), not just coursework., • Comfort working across disciplines — willing to pick up systems/software/automation skills where needed rather than staying in one lane., • A track record of proposing and iterating on solutions rather than executing a fixed playbook — comfortable being wrong on the way to being useful., • Strong problem-solving instincts under real constraints: limited budget, limited equipment, limited time., • Genuine enjoyment of collaborative problem-solving: building on other people's half-formed ideas, and offering your own the same way., • Genuine interest in customer-facing work — explaining, listening, and adapting the solution to what the customer actually needs. Skip the cover letter. Instead, give us one example of a real problem you've solved recently — at the bench, in the field, in code, wherever. Be honest and try to limit problem-solving to fields in science, engineering, and technology. In 300 words or less, tell us: • What the problem was, • How you solved it, • If you had to solve it again today, what you would do differently? We're not grading for polish — we're looking for how you actually approach a hard problem, and whether you're honest about what you'd change. Submissions over 300 words will not be reviewed. What we offer to candidates completing their probation period (3 months): • Equity: a real stake in what you help build, not just a paycheck., • Ownership from day one - you'll lead real projects, not shadow someone else's., • Support for your professional record: time and backing to publish papers, file patents, or co-author inventions that come out of your work here., • Room to build in the open — we encourage contributions to open-source tools, and we'll credit the people behind the work, not just the company., • A genuine learning budget — courses, certifications, conferences, whatever helps you get better at the problem in front of you., • Flexibility — flexible hours and hybrid/remote arrangements wherever the lab work allows it., • Honest, generous time off — and transparency about where the company stands, so trust isn't something we ask you to take on faith., • Health insurance — because good work shouldn't come at the cost of your health., • Proximity to impact — your work reaches an actual forensic case, an actual diagnosis and preventing future pandemics. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Cambridge & Macclesfield, UK £28,000 Base Salary, Bonus & Flexible Benefits Do you want to be part of a team of supportive, collaborative and likeminded peers to develop your expertise? Then Astra Zeneca might be the one for you! AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we're more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. Join a Truly Inclusive and Supportive International Team. As an AstraZeneca placement student, there is a huge network of support available to you. You'll have a dedicated supervisor, a supportive early talent peer network, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups you can join. We help and empower each other, and our supervisors are committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to build your skills, confidence and capabilities. Whatever your background and experience, you'll be welcomed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge. You will be a valued part of an international team of truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive individuals. • Currently undertaking an Undergraduate Chemistry Degree with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2027, • Where possible, please list your course modules including any results obtained within your application., • To support your application, please include a cover letter highlighting any scholarships, publications, lab experience or extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership and teamwork. Your cover letter should be included in the same document as your CV, and the uploaded file should be named in the format Surname Firstname. At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey Applications Open: 4th September 2026 Applications Close: Midnight 2nd October 2026 Virtual Assessment Day: 3rd & 4th November 2026 Start Date: 6th September 2027 This position is a 12-month fixed term contract. Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: company/1603 Inclusion & Diversity: inclusion-diversity Career Site: AstraZeneca is proud to be ranked as a Top 100 'Best Student Employer' in the UK by HIGHERiN. Browse our reviews here (link) 08-Sept-2026 02-Oct-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Biosecure ID Limited is building accessible, cost‑effective forensic genetics solutions to accelerate casework, improve reliability, and reduce lab costs. You will move between bench work, automation systems, and customer-facing work, developing low-cost assays, robotic workflows, and validated data pipelines. This role offers equity, early ownership, and a flexible hybrid/remote environment to turn challenging problems into deployable tools that help labs worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Biosecure ID Limited in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, seeks a hands-on researcher to develop automated lab workflows for forensic and diagnostic use. You will combine bench science with robotics, data pipelines, and hardware control. The role requires MSc/MTech/PhD in a related field, bench biology experience, and strong coding and automation skills. Hybrid work and stock options are offered to support impact and growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls. From solo founders to the world's largest companies, developers rely on Docker to build, share, and run their applications across our suite of products including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and Docker Scout. We are a globally distributed, remote-first team building the tools that define how software gets built and delivered. As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default. The Customer Experience Engineer – Technical (CXE-T) is a post-sales technical subject matter expert responsible for scaling deep product adoption through 1:many technical enablement, structured Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and high-impact technical assets. Unlike traditional program or lifecycle roles, this position is focused on technical depth and applied architecture guidance. The CXE-T designs and delivers scalable technical sessions, builds reusable PoC frameworks, produces advanced technical recordings and blogs, and serves as an escalation point for non-support Solutions Engineering–type questions across customer cohorts. This role amplifies impact across large customer populations through structured enablement systems, while occasionally leading targeted 1:1 workshops for high-impact customers or strategic technical initiatives. 1:Many Technical Enablement Design and deliver advanced technical sessions (webinars, live builds, architecture deep dives, workshops) for platform, DevOps, security, and engineering audiences. Create structured enablement series aligned to customer maturity stages (e.g., secure SDLC, supply chain hardening, container governance). Develop repeatable technical learning paths that drive adoption beyond initial onboarding. Structured PoCs & Applied Architecture Design scalable PoC frameworks that customers can adopt independently or via cohort-based execution. Define technical success criteria and evaluation benchmarks for common adoption scenarios (e.g., policy enforcement, image integrity, SBOM visibility, secure pipelines). Translate Docker capabilities into practical architectural patterns customers can implement. On exception, lead 1:1 customer workshops or guided PoCs for complex or high-value technical initiatives. Technical Content & Thought Leadership Produce deep technical assets: Recorded walkthroughs Architecture reference guides Advanced implementation blogs Reusable demo environments Build assets that directly support customer journey stages and remove common technical blockers. Act as a field-informed voice into Product and Engineering, surfacing real-world technical friction. Technical Advisory & SE/SA Overflow Support Serve as a subject matter expert for non-support technical questions that exceed standard documentation. Provide architectural guidance across: Secure build pipelines Software supply chain integrity Container security and governance AI/ML workload governance (where applicable) AI agent architecture patterns: isolated execution environments, MCP policy enforcement, model artifact provenance Partner with Sales Engineers and Post-Sales teams to ensure technical continuity without owning deal cycles. You are a deeply technical practitioner who enjoys teaching, systematizing expertise, and scaling architectural excellence across customer populations. You prefer building reusable technical systems over repetitive 1:1 firefighting, but can step into consultative workshops when required. Required 5+ years in Solutions Engineering, Technical Account Management, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or similar technical roles. Strong hands-on expertise in: Docker and container ecosystems Secure software supply chain practices CI/CD pipelines and modern cloud-native architecture Experience designing and executing structured PoCs with defined success criteria. Ability to present complex technical topics clearly to senior engineering audiences. Strong written communication skills; experience producing technical blogs or deep technical content. Preferred Hands-on experience with AI/ML development workflows, including model packaging, dependency management, reproducibility, and governance considerations within containerized environments. Practical Experience with AI coding agent runtimes and sandboxed execution environments (e.g., agent isolation, MCP tool governance) Familiarity with Docker SBX and MCP Gateway as enterprise controls for agentic AI workloads Familiarity with secure software supply chain practices, including SBOM generation and consumption, artifact signing, provenance (e.g., SLSA concepts), vulnerability management, and policy enforcement. Deep understanding of the container image lifecycle, including build optimization, image hardening, base image strategy, registry governance, promotion workflows, and lifecycle management from development through production. Practical experience implementing or advising on Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, including secure build pipelines, policy-as-code, compliance controls, and DevSecOps integration. Exposure to governance frameworks or regulatory models impacting modern development environments (e.g., NIST guidance, EU AI Act, internal enterprise policy frameworks). Experience designing reusable lab environments, demo frameworks, or reference architectures for engineering audiences. Background in Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, or Security Architecture roles where architectural decisions directly influenced developer experience and risk posture. Primary Goal: Build product mastery, understand recurring customer friction patterns, and identify high-leverage enablement opportunities. Deeply immerse in Docker platform capabilities across security, supply chain, governance, and developer workflows, with particular focus on AI Gov and MCP Gateway as emerging customer conversation areas ahead of GA. Review existing CXE, SE, and Post-Sales materials to identify: Common architectural blockers Repeated SE/SA escalation themes Gaps in advanced technical documentation Shadow live enablement sessions and recent PoCs to understand maturity gaps. Audit current technical assets (recordings, demos, blogs) for depth and reusability. Define 2–3 high-impact technical themes where scalable enablement can reduce friction. Outcome by Day 30: Clear map of recurring advanced technical questions. Identified priority PoC/use-case patterns to formalize. Proposed first scalable technical asset or session outline. Primary Goal: Launch repeatable technical enablement and codify structured PoC frameworks. Design and deliver at least one advanced 1:many technical session (live or recorded). Build a structured PoC framework for a priority adoption scenario: Defined success criteria Clear architectural reference pattern Reusable demo environment or walkthrough Publish at least one deep technical asset (e.g., advanced blog, architecture guide, recorded lab). Establish lightweight intake process for non-support technical advisory questions. Partner with SE/Post-Sales to ensure technical consistency across pre- and post-sales. Outcome by Day 60: At least one repeatable enablement session running. One codified PoC pattern reusable across customer cohorts. Measurable reduction in repeated advanced technical questions in a target area. Primary Goal: Operate as the recognized post-sales technical authority and multiplier. Deliver a structured enablement series aligned to a customer maturity theme (e.g., secure pipelines, governance implementation). Expand PoC frameworks into reusable “customer-ready” kits. Develop a technical content backlog aligned to customer journey stages. Contribute field-informed feedback to Product and Engineering based on: Architectural friction Governance gaps Adoption blockers On exception, lead 1:1 advanced workshop or guided PoC for a high-impact customer use case. Outcome by Day 90: Demonstrable lift in technical adoption across a defined customer cohort. Library of scalable technical assets supporting key journey stages. Recognized internally as the go-to SME for advanced post-sales architecture questions. Docker does not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Compensation & Equity EU: €70,700K – €101K + equity Perks Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work 16 weeks of paid Parental leave (after 6 months of employment) Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/month PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company Docker Swag Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be. #LI-REMOTE

Synexa Life Sciences is seeking a Scientist (LBA) to perform bioanalytical and Ligand Binding Assay activities in a regulated CRO environment. You will execute routine sample analysis, method validation, and ensure high-quality data in accordance with GLP, GCP, and GMP. You will operate and maintain instruments, review study documents, manage consumables and LIMS records, and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Didyou know that every year, millions of forensic case samples go unprocessed due to poor sample collection and inefficient DNA analysis? This backlog denies justice to countless victims and their families. With over 25 years of experience in forensic genetic analysis, we founded Biosecure ID to tackle these challenges. Our mission is to enhance efficiency, ensure reliability and reproducibility, reduce overall costs, and develop simple to use integrated solutions for forensic analysis to make them accessible and affordable to labs worldwide. Recognizing that no single company could offer all the necessary tools and solutions, we created Biosecure ID as a strategic platform to incubate new ideas ("Innovation"), make workflow solutions accessible to end-users ("Value Added Reselling"), and support laboratories and scientists globally in implementing technologies with confidence ("Enabling Services"). To fill gaps in the market, we partnered with Gentueri Inc for sample collection and workflow solutions, Innogenomics Inc for specialized forensic DNA sample processing, Paragon Genomics Inc for amplicon-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels, and with LabVine – an online learning and development platform with over 16,000 professionals registered globally with a view to promote their existing courses and to develop new content for Applied Genetics and Genomics Lab professionals. Our comprehensive services include training, consultancy, validation and verification, automation, and turnkey projects, with a particular focus on the Global South, where support is most needed. In addition, Biosecure ID supports Science for Social Good CIC ( ), a UK-based non-profit company dedicated to advancing applied genetics through open-source software development (AGOSS® Platform), developing vocational training programmes in countries where knowledge gaps are most visible, raising awareness and education about DNA testing, standardizing sexual assault kits globally, and advocating for DNA as a biometric modality through the Future of Biometrics Consortium in collaboration with the Cambridge, UK-based Centre for Business Innovation (CfBI). We believe our small contribution through collaboration and sharing knowledge will be a significant drop in the ocean, making a meaningful difference in the world of forensic science and applied genetics. Reach us at for more information. Biosecure ID Limited (BSID) is a forensic biotechnology company based at Alderley Park, Macclesfield, UK, working at the intersection of forensic genomics, molecular diagnostics, and open science. BSID is the commercial arm behind Science for Social Good CIC, the parent body of AGOSS (Applied Genomics Open-Source Software), our open-source bioinformatics community. Biosecure ID Limited (BSID) is looking for one of its first employees: a Full Stack Developer to become our IT Lead. This is a builder's role at a genuine start-up — you'll set up and run our back-end technology stack, stand up MVPs with real deployment timelines, and act as the technical backbone for BSID and our open-source community, AGOSS (Applied Genomics Open-Source Software). You'll work directly with the founding team and external partners (Microsoft, ZOHO, AWS, and bioinformatics companies) to take ideas from concept to launch, fast. Term: This role begins as a paid 3-month internship (pay details to be discussed, based on location). Successful completion leads to an offer of permanent employment. You would be one of BSID's first employees — a genuine founding role with the scope and responsibility that comes with it. • Act as BSID's Data Science Specialist — own our technology stack end to end, as employee #1, • Own AWS architecture — design, deploy, and launch MVPs for trial., • Lead administration during early phase, • Work directly with external partners (Microsoft, ZOHO, Salesforce, Amazon (AWS), and third-party bioinformatics companies) to develop and launch new products, with fast turnaround and disciplined document control, • Manage and provide back-end support for our open-source community, AGOSS, • Apply data science and AI methods (R, R Shiny, and related platforms) to real product and research problems, • Administer and configure Microsoft Office and ZOHO (all apps), and act as development lead on the back end, • Document your work in detail as you go — decisions, architecture, and processes, not just code, • Genuine start-up mentality — comfortable with ambiguity, wearing many hats, and moving fast, • Enjoys experimenting, and documents what you try in enough detail that others can follow it, • Takes ownership: sees problems through to a working solution rather than handing them off, • Strong problem-solver with a bias toward getting things done, • Entrepreneurial, with a builder mindset — you want to make things exist, not just plan them, • Committed to ongoing learning and development, • Believes in open source and #J-18808-Ljbffr

AstraZeneca in Macclesfield, UK, is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Automation & Data Science unit. You will develop, deliver and support new automation platforms, enabling data-rich experimentation and seamless data flows across the digital laboratory ecosystem. You will own automation hardware/software, program workflows, and collaborate with chemists, engineers and IT to advance laboratory digital maturity while ensuring quality and safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join our expert team at AstraZeneca to pioneer a new future to meet global healthcare challenges. Be part of shaping a better future for all, supporting healthy communities by addressing the global societal and economic burden of disease. We are committed to leading in sustainability. Backed by a belief in the connection between the health of our business, people and the planet. In Chemical Development we believe that nothing is impossible, and we are determined to push the boundaries of science to deliver medicines to our patients. We combine people’s technical knowledge and understanding with their talent and drive to design, develop and optimise synthetic routes and processes that deliver the active pharmaceutical ingredients of our medicines in a sustainable, commercially viable way. We believe in innovation and continuous improvement, working closely with colleagues in academia and across industry, to ensure that we apply the cutting‑edge technologies and principles in the processes we develop. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist to join the Automation & Data Science unit as a Laboratory Automation Scientist. The role will develop, deliver and support new automation platforms, while maintaining our growing fleet of automated and semi‑automated experimental equipment. This role is key to advance our Lab of the Future programme by enabling effective data generation and seamless data flows across the digital laboratory ecosystem. As part of a team of automation specialists, you will take ownership of a diverse range of laboratory instruments, ensuring their availability, performance and suitability for experimental workflows. You will troubleshoot and optimise existing systems while developing and deploying new automated workflows for wider departmental use. You will support the day‑to‑day activities of the laboratory facilities management team, ensuring that troubleshooting and routine laboratory housekeeping are completed effectively and in line with departmental requirements. In your role you will identify and compare existing capabilities, develop or configure prototypes, and pilot the preferred approach with selected teams. Following a successful pilot, the role holder will support the handover to the chemistry/analytical teams. As a key and central part of the Lab of the Future program, you will work in close partnership with chemists, engineers, data scientists, and IT, enabling data‑rich experimentation and smart process development. Your role encompasses hands‑on interaction with automation hardware/software, programming and troubleshooting systems, collaborating on integration projects, and ensuring solutions are robust and compliant with quality requirements. • Drive the design, implementation, and integration of automated platforms for synthetic and analytical chemistry, ensuring efficiency from reagent management to data capture and modelling., • Translating analytical workflows into practical, user‑centred automation solutions, supporting a wide range of technical areas from sample preparation to various analytical techniques, such as chromatography and spectroscopies/spectrometries., • Program and operate laboratory robotics, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, and work closely with vendors and internal teams to optimize system performance., • Lead or support technology evaluation, platform upgrades, and new automation initiatives that advance laboratory digital maturity., • Train and empower laboratory scientists on use, maintenance, and best practice for new and existing automation systems., • Ensure compliance with laboratory and IT quality standards, including software validation, change management, and system security and safety protocols., • Ensure safe laboratory operations and prepare the required safety documentation., • Streamline laboratory operations through the implementation of lab governance activities such as lab mapping, automated inventory tracking and QR‑enabled service‑request management., • Execute practical experimental work on our automated platforms. This includes the execution of instrument testing protocols when designing new workflows or assuring data quality on new instrument investments. It may extend to provision of project data which feeds the development activities delivering new drug substance targets., • Provide expert hands‑on support to the facilities management team delivering the MettlerToledo fleet maintenance., • A degree (at PhD or lower-level with equivalent professional experience) in chemistry, chemical robotics or mechanical engineering, or a related technical field with hands‑on experience in laboratory or process automation., • Proficiency in programming and scripting for automation platforms, robotics, and laboratory informatics., • Experience with CAD and prototyping new tools and equipment, • Operational experience with laboratory automation systems, including design/development, troubleshooting, and optimization of robotic platforms., • Proven record of innovation through, for instance, authorship of papers, inventor status on patents, or presenting at external conferences., • The ability to develop and analyse multiple solutions to problems., • Synthetic organic chemistry laboratory experienceand/or experience working in analytical laboratories and experience of chromatography or spectroscopic characterisation techniques e.g. UHPLC, NMR, MS, • Experience within a process or manufacturing environment, • Experience from working with automated analytical procedures, • Experience of the analytical area such as method development and method validation., • Familiarity with data science methodologies and AI/ML implementations in laboratory automation., • Knowledge of GLS requirements for instrument maintenance, • Experience working with ALRs and HTE automated platforms, • Ability to challenge, innovate, think critically and flexibly, bringing new solutions and opportunities for chemical development., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate across interfaces of scientific disciplines, culture, and expertise both internally and externally., • The ability to confidently participate in, and potentially lead, improvement projects. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Here, your science moves with purpose. You will work with cutting‑edge biotechnology, new drug modalities, and rich data to shape how serious diseases are treated, including opportunities at the earliest stages where impact is greatest. We bring diverse experts together to spark bold ideas, apply innovative methods like AI and novel selection strategies, and learn quickly from real evidence. We value kindness alongside ambition, empowering you to take smart risks, collaborate deeply, and see your discoveries turn into medicines that reach patients. Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr

AstraZeneca invites applications for a 12-month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS) in QC Automation. Based in Macclesfield, UK, the role offers £28,000 base salary plus bonus and flexible benefits. You’ll join the Analytical Technical Team within Quality Control to explore automation ideas and support productivity initiatives. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or integrated master's in Science/IT/Data Science/Engineering, with a passion for technology and data-driven #J-18808-Ljbffr

Avantor is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to provide key lab support services, enabling customers to progress their science. You will handle stock, equipment support, and both standard and advanced tasks across multiple labs, ensuring compliance with H&S, SOPs, and GMP. You will lead in audits, train colleagues, and drive process improvements, while maintaining safety and quality in a dynamic lab environment. This role requires team collaboration and flexible coverage when needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist II (LBA) to lead bioanalytical and Ligand Binding Assay (LBA) studies in a regulated CRO environment. Acting as a Responsible Scientist (RS), Study Director (SD), or Principal Investigator (PI), you will oversee LBA assay development, validation, transfer, and sample analysis while ensuring compliance with GxP requirements and current regulatory guidelines. This role includes leading study-specific laboratory teams, managing study planning, reagent and capacity requirements, troubleshooting complex LBA and immunological assay challenges, and mentoring staff. You will also be responsible for reviewing project documentation, supporting client communication, managing study deliverables, driving continuous process improvements, and ensuring adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. • Lead study specific laboratory staff and ensure compliance with GxP and latest guidelines., • Develop, validate, and apply bioanalytical and immunological assays for pre-clinical, clinical studies, and drug batch characterization as Responsible Scientist (RS), Study Director (SD) or Principal Investigator (PI)., • Study specific consultation, capacity management, reagent planning, inventory, troubleshooting, and training., • Conduct and manage sample analysis, validaton and method development studies., • Draft and review project documents (e.g., lab manuals, validation plans, sample analysis reports), ensuring high-quality reporting and client communication., • Lead studies, manage pre- and post-contract phases (change order management, reagent plans, protocols, quotes), and support revenue generation., • Maintain ERP timesheets and unit logging, provide training, and contribute to achieving monthly revenue targets., • Stay updated on bioanalysis trends, continuous GxP-related training, implement EMA/FDA guidelines, assess systems for improvements, and share knowledge regularly., • Observe appropriate regulatory guidelines, SOPs, policies and study documentation., • Working in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) by authoring, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs, guidance documents, and policies, as well as providing training and support to staff., • Master’s degree in a natural science or 5+ relevant experience., • Strong knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g., LC/MS, flow cytometry, immunoassays etc.) and GxP principles (GLP, GCP, GMP, GCLP)., • Proficient with advanced instruments (e.g., Mass Spectrometry, MSD, Epoch, flow cytometers, PCR systems)., • Profiecient in following protocols, and using standard equipment (centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, incubators)., • Good command of written and spoken English, with strong collaboration and negotiation skills., • Experience in GxP-accredited labs., • Willingness to travel as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking a Scientist (LBA) to perform bioanalytical and Ligand Binding Assay (LBA) activities in a regulated CRO environment. In this role, you will execute routine sample analysis, method validation, and laboratory activities in compliance with GxP requirements, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines, while ensuring the generation of high-quality and reliable data. As a study-specific analyst, you will operate and maintain laboratory equipment, prepare and review study documentation, manage laboratory consumables and LIMS records, and support assay troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also contribute to SOP authoring and review, maintain accurate task and time records, support the training of new staff, and ensure adherence to quality, health and safety, and regulatory requirements at all times. • Perform bioanalytical methods in line with GLP, GCP, GMP, and SOPs., • Perform routine analyses and document all work according to GxP and SOP standards., • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments & environment as per SOPs., • Prepare project-related documentation, including lab manuals and reports., • Write and review SOPs and support method documentation., • Manage consumables, monitor stock levels, and maintain LIMS records., • Ensure compliance with health & safety guidelines and regulatory standards., • Act as Study specific analyst on assigned projects., • Train new personnel within area of responsibility when needed., • Record tasks and time accurately in time logging application., • Observe appropriate regulatory guidelines, SOPs, policies and study documentation., • Working in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) by authoring, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs, guidance documents, and policies, as well as providing training and support to staff., • Master’s degree (MSc) in a scientific field, or 2-3 years of equivalent industry experience., • Skilled in analytical techniques and routine lab practices, including pipette handling, protocol adherence, and use of basic lab equipment (centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, plate washers, incubators etc.)., • Familiarity with advanced analytical instruments (e.g., LC/MS, microplate readers, flow cytometers, electrochemiluminescence analysers)., • Proficient in written and spoken English, with strong teamwork and negotiation skills., • Practical experience in GxP/GCLP-accredited environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Globachem Discovery is seeking an Analytical Scientist to contribute to analytical services in Crop Protection R&D. You will perform hands-on laboratory analyses, develop methods, and maintain instrumentation to support evolving R&D needs. You will work with UPLC-MS, HPLC, GC-FID and UPLC-TQMS, carry out log D and solubility assays, and analyse proteins, collaborating with colleagues across disciplines. You will report to the Operating Officer and bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset, with #J-18808-Ljbffr

Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology? We're looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits! RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards). By joining RoBAT Ltd. you are part of any organization that is a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. You will have the ability to work in a hands‑on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence. This is an opportunity to join a new technology venture within an established engineering organisation. We are developing the next generation of PCB test equipment designed to transform the way circuit boards are validated in manufacturing. By combining innovative technologies and advanced automation, we aim to deliver a step change in test capability, efficiency, and quality while creating a future significant new business opportunity. You will lead board‑level architecture, perform 3D simulation, and ensure signal integrity for all high frequency aspects of our systems Lead schematic capture and high‑density, multi‑layer high‑speed PCB layouts using tools like Altium Designer. Perform signal integrity (SI) simulations and manage designs for controlled impedance transmission lines (strip line, microstrip, via structures etc). • Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or RF Engineering., • Expert knowledge of transmission line theory, characteristic impedance, and crosstalk., • Proven experience designing high‑speed RF/microwave PCBs (Altium) with strict signal integrity targets., • Mastery of RF lab equipment, including TDR/VNA instruments, and de‑embedding software., • Experience in one or more of:, • PCB manufacturing or electronic assembly, • Electrical testing of PCBs, • High‑speed digital electronics, • Robotics and motion control, • Machine vision, • Precision metrology, • Automated test equipment (ATE), • Define a category‑leading product., • Work with a highly experienced multidisciplinary engineering team., • Influence technology strategy from day one., • Join a start‑up culture backed by an established engineering company., • Competitive salary., • Performance bonus., • Pension scheme., • Flexible working arrangements., • Professional development and training., • International exposure with customers and co‑workers located around the globe. Onsite at our facility in Macclesfield, with regular attendance at our remote engineering facilities and customer sites as required. At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success. Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating today's standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it. Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. It's this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses, society and the planet - every day. Mycronic is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national laws. For a company founded on passion, collaboration and outside-the-box thinking, there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global, internal culture, and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities, but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Biosecure ID Limited is seeking a Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Generalist, Customer-Facing, based in Macclesfield. The role spans bench work, systems support, and direct interaction with customers to deliver practical genetic analysis solutions. You will develop low-cost assays and workflows, work with instrumentation and data pipelines, and iterate on solutions with a small, collaborative team. Open to recent MSc/MTech/PhD graduates with hands-on lab experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

AstraZeneca plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Automation & Data Science unit as a Laboratory Automation Scientist. You will develop and support new automation platforms and maintain a growing fleet of automated instruments to enable data-rich experiments. You will work with chemists, engineers and IT to deploy automated workflows, troubleshoot systems, and hand over pilots to chemistry/analytical teams, contributing to lab digital maturity and safe lab #J-18808-Ljbffr

AstraZeneca in Macclesfield, UK, invites applications for a 12-month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS) in Process Engineering. The placement provides hands-on exposure to process development and safe manufacturing scale-up within Global Product Development, tackling right-first-time campaigns. You will join a multidisciplinary team, perform lab work and unit-operation simulations, and use modelling tools to support continuous manufacturing initiatives while developing professional #J-18808-Ljbffr

Cambridge & Macclesfield, UK £28,000 Base Salary, Bonus & Flexible Benefits Do you want to be part of a team of supportive, collaborative and likeminded peers to develop your expertise? Then Astra Zeneca might be the one for you! AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. Join a Truly Inclusive and Supportive International Team. As an AstraZeneca placement student, there is a huge network of support available to you. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor, a supportive early talent peer network, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups you can join. We help and empower each other, and our supervisors are committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to build your skills, confidence and capabilities. Whatever your background and experience, you’ll be welcomed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge. You will be a valued part of an international team of truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive individuals. We are looking to recruit for 12 Month Industrial Placements in Synthetic Organic Chemistry across sites in Cambridge and Macclesfield in the UK. At each location the placement will be focused on synthetic organic chemistry working as part of a team to deliver new potential drug candidates to help patients. The placements will provide you with the opportunity to learn about organic synthesis, purification, reaction monitoring, automation techniques, bio-catalysis, crystallisation, physical organic chemistry and/or peptide chemistry. You will also have the opportunity to present your work to other chemists and wider teams that will enhance your communication skills which will all help you to develop a range of transferable skills as well as promoting and extending your proficiency as a chemist. Roles based in Cambridge will work with medicinal or peptide chemists to develop novel multi-step synthetic routes to a range of new compounds to enable testing of these compounds as potential drug candidates. Roles based in Macclesfield will work with process development chemists to develop safe, sustainable and economical synthetic routes that are capable of manufacturing kilogram quantities of potential drug candidates. Required: Currently undertaking an Undergraduate Chemistry Degree with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2027 Where possible, please list your course modules including any results obtained within your application. To support your application, please include a cover letter highlighting any scholarships, publications, lab experience or extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership and teamwork. Your cover letter should be included in the same document as your CV, and the uploaded file should be named in the format Surname Firstname. At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Applications Open: 4th September 2026 Applications Close: Midnight 2nd October 2026 Virtual Assessment Day: 3rd & 4th November 2026 Start Date: 6th September 2026 This position is a 12-month fixed term contract. Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: company/1603 Inclusion & Diversity: inclusion-diversity Career Site: AstraZeneca is proud to be ranked as a Top 100 'Best Student Employer' in the UK by HIGHERiN. Browse our reviews here ( link ) Date Posted 04-Sept-2026 Closing Date 02-Oct-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Didyou know that every year, millions of forensic case samples go unprocessed due to poor sample collection and inefficient DNA analysis? This backlog denies justice to countless victims and their families. With over 25 years of experience in forensic genetic analysis, we founded Biosecure ID to tackle these challenges. Our mission is to enhance efficiency, ensure reliability and reproducibility, reduce overall costs, and develop simple to use integrated solutions for forensic analysis to make them accessible and affordable to labs worldwide. Recognizing that no single company could offer all the necessary tools and solutions, we created Biosecure ID as a strategic platform to incubate new ideas ("Innovation"), make workflow solutions accessible to end-users ("Value Added Reselling"), and support laboratories and scientists globally in implementing technologies with confidence ("Enabling Services"). To fill gaps in the market, we partnered with Gentueri Inc for sample collection and workflow solutions, Innogenomics Inc for specialized forensic DNA sample processing, Paragon Genomics Inc for amplicon-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels, and with LabVine – an online learning and development platform with over 16,000 professionals registered globally with a view to promote their existing courses and to develop new content for Applied Genetics and Genomics Lab professionals. Our comprehensive services include training, consultancy, validation and verification, automation, and turnkey projects, with a particular focus on the Global South, where support is most needed. In addition, Biosecure ID supports Science for Social Good CIC ( ), a UK-based non-profit company dedicated to advancing applied genetics through open-source software development (AGOSS® Platform), developing vocational training programmes in countries where knowledge gaps are most visible, raising awareness and education about DNA testing, standardizing sexual assault kits globally, and advocating for DNA as a biometric modality through the Future of Biometrics Consortium in collaboration with the Cambridge, UK-based Centre for Business Innovation (CfBI). We believe our small contribution through collaboration and sharing knowledge will be a significant drop in the ocean, making a meaningful difference in the world of forensic science and applied genetics. Reach us at for more information. Biosecure ID Limited (BSID) is a forensic biotechnology company based at Alderley Park, Macclesfield, UK, working at the intersection of forensic genomics, molecular diagnostics, and open science. BSID is the commercial arm behind Science for Social Good CIC, the parent body of AGOSS (Applied Genomics Open-Source Software), our open-source bioinformatics community. Biosecure ID Limited (BSID) is looking for one of its first employees: a Full Stack Developer to become our IT Lead. This is a builder's role at a genuine start-up — you'll set up and run our back-end technology stack, stand up MVPs with real deployment timelines, and act as the technical backbone for BSID and our open-source community, AGOSS (Applied Genomics Open-Source Software). You'll work directly with the founding team and external partners (Microsoft, ZOHO, AWS, and bioinformatics companies) to take ideas from concept to launch, fast. Term: This role begins as a paid 3-month internship (pay details to be discussed, based on location). Successful completion leads to an offer of permanent employment. You would be one of BSID's first employees — a genuine founding role with the scope and responsibility that comes with it. • Act as BSID's Data Science Specialist — own our technology stack end to end, as employee #1, • Own AWS architecture — design, deploy, and launch MVPs for trial., • Lead administration during early phase, • Work directly with external partners (Microsoft, ZOHO, Salesforce, Amazon (AWS), and third-party bioinformatics companies) to develop and launch new products, with fast turnaround and disciplined document control, • Manage and provide back-end support for our open-source community, AGOSS, • Apply data science and AI methods (R, R Shiny, and related platforms) to real product and research problems, • Administer and configure Microsoft Office and ZOHO (all apps), and act as development lead on the back end, • Document your work in detail as you go — decisions, architecture, and processes, not just code, • Genuine start-up mentality — comfortable with ambiguity, wearing many hats, and moving fast, • Enjoys experimenting, and documents what you try in enough detail that others can follow it, • Takes ownership: sees problems through to a working solution rather than handing them off, • Strong problem-solver with a bias toward getting things done, • Entrepreneurial, with a builder mindset — you want to make things exist, not just plan them, • Committed to ongoing learning and development, • Believes in open source and #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join our expert team at AstraZeneca to pioneer a new future to meet global healthcare challenges. Be part of shaping a better future for all, supporting healthy communities by addressing the global societal and economic burden of disease. We are committed to leading in sustainability. Backed by a belief in the connection between the health of our business, people and the planet. In Chemical Development we believe that nothing is impossible, and we are determined to push the boundaries of science to deliver medicines to our patients. We combine people’s technical knowledge and understanding with their talent and drive to design, develop and optimise synthetic routes and processes that deliver the active pharmaceutical ingredients of our medicines in a sustainable, commercially viable way. We believe in innovation and continuous improvement, working closely with colleagues in academia and across industry, to ensure that we apply the cutting‑edge technologies and principles in the processes we develop. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist to join the Automation & Data Science unit as a Laboratory Automation Scientist. The role will develop, deliver and support new automation platforms, while maintaining our growing fleet of automated and semi‑automated experimental equipment. This role is key to advance our Lab of the Future programme by enabling effective data generation and seamless data flows across the digital laboratory ecosystem. As part of a team of automation specialists, you will take ownership of a diverse range of laboratory instruments, ensuring their availability, performance and suitability for experimental workflows. You will troubleshoot and optimise existing systems while developing and deploying new automated workflows for wider departmental use. You will support the day-to-day activities of the laboratory facilities management team, ensuring that troubleshooting and routine laboratory housekeeping are completed effectively and in line with departmental requirements. As a key and central part of the Lab of the Future program, you will work in close partnership with chemists, engineers, data scientists, and IT, enabling data‑rich experimentation and smart process development. Your role encompasses hands‑on interaction with automation hardware/software, programming and troubleshooting systems, collaborating on integration projects, and ensuring solutions are robust and compliant with quality requirements. Drive the design, implementation, and integration of automated platforms for synthetic and analytical chemistry, ensuring efficiency from reagent management to data capture and modelling. Program and operate laboratory robotics, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, and work closely with vendors and internal teams to optimize system performance. Lead or support technology evaluation, platform upgrades, and new automation initiatives that advance laboratory digital maturity. Train and empower laboratory scientists on use, maintenance, and best practice for new and existing automation systems. Ensure compliance with laboratory and IT quality standards, including software validation, change management, and system security and safety protocols. Ensure safe laboratory operations and prepare the required safety documentation. Streamline laboratory operations through the implementation of lab governance activities such as lab mapping, automated inventory tracking and QR‑enabled service‑request management. Execute practical experimental work on our automated platforms. This includes the execution of instrument testing protocols when designing new workflows or assuring data quality on new instrument investments. It may extend to provision of project data which feeds the development activities delivering new drug substance targets. Provide expert hands‑on support to the facilities management team delivering the MettlerToledo fleet maintenance. A degree (at PhD or lower-level with equivalent professional experience) in chemistry, chemical robotics or mechanical engineering, or a related technical field with hands‑on experience in laboratory or process automation. Proficiency in programming and scripting for automation platforms, robotics, and laboratory informatics. Experience with CAD and prototyping new tools and equipment Operational experience with laboratory automation systems, including design/development, troubleshooting, and optimization of robotic platforms. Proven record of innovation through, for instance, authorship of papers, inventor status on patents, or presenting at external conferences. The ability to develop and analyse multiple solutions to problems. Synthetic organic chemistry laboratory experience Experience within a process or manufacturing environment Familiarity with data science methodologies and AI/ML implementations in laboratory automation. Knowledge of GLS requirements for instrument maintenance Experience working with ALRs and HTE automated platforms Ability to challenge, innovate, think critically and flexibly, bringing new solutions and opportunities for chemical development. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate across interfaces of scientific disciplines, culture, and expertise both internally and externally. The ability to confidently participate in, and potentially lead, improvement projects. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Here, your science moves with purpose. You will work with cutting‑edge biotechnology, new drug modalities, and rich data to shape how serious diseases are treated, including opportunities at the earliest stages where impact is greatest. We bring diverse experts together to spark bold ideas, apply innovative methods like AI and novel selection strategies, and learn quickly from real evidence. We value kindness alongside ambition, empowering you to take smart risks, collaborate deeply, and see your discoveries turn into medicines that reach patients. Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr

AstraZeneca offers a 12-month University Industrial Placement Student in Analytical Chemistry across Macclesfield and Cambridge, UK. You will deliver analytical activities to support development timelines, working with chemists, engineers and external partners to deliver goals. The role provides exposure to HPLC, GC, CE, SFC, NMR, UV, FTIR, LC-MS, GC-MS and GMP/GLP standards, with a 36.5-hour week and a structured support network through the university placement programme. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Macclesfield, United Kingdom | Posted on 18/08/2026 • Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research, • Work Experience 0-1 year, • Salary Salary + Bonus + Stock Options, • City Macclesfield, • Province Cheshire, • Country United Kingdom, • Postal Code SK10 4TG Didyou know that every year, millions of forensic case samples go unprocessed dueto poor sample collection and inefficient DNA analysis? This backlog deniesjustice to countless victims and their families. With over 25years of experience in forensic genetic analysis, we founded Biosecure ID totackle these challenges. Our mission is to enhance efficiency, ensurereliability and reproducibility, reduce overall costs, and develop simple touse integrated solutions for forensic analysis to make them accessible andaffordable to labs worldwide. Recognizing that no single company could offerall the necessary tools and solutions, we created Biosecure ID as a strategicplatform to incubate new ideas ("Innovation"), make workflow solutionsaccessible to end-users ("Value Added Reselling"), and supportlaboratories and scientists globally in implementing technologies withconfidence ("Enabling Services"). To fill gapsin the market, we partnered with Gentueri Inc for sample collection andworkflow solutions, Innogenomics Inc for specialized forensic DNA sampleprocessing, Paragon Genomics Inc for amplicon-based next-generation sequencing(NGS) panels, and with LabVine – an online learning and development platformwith over 16,000 professionals registered globally with a view to promote theirexisting courses and to develop new content for Applied Genetics and GenomicsLab professionals. Our comprehensive servicesinclude training, consultancy, validation and verification, automation, andturnkey projects, with a particular focus on the Global South, where support ismost needed. In addition,Biosecure ID supports Science for Social Good CIC ( ), a UK-based non-profitcompany dedicated to advancing applied genetics through open-source softwaredevelopment (AGOSS® Platform), developing vocational training programmes incountries where knowledge gaps are most visible, raising awareness andeducation about DNA testing, standardizing sexual assault kits globally, andadvocating for DNA as a biometric modality through the Future of BiometricsConsortium in collaboration with the Cambridge, UK-based Centre for BusinessInnovation (CfBI). We believeour small contribution through collaboration and sharing knowledge will be asignificant drop in the ocean, making a meaningful difference in the world offorensic science and applied genetics.Reach us at for moreinformation. A recent or soon-to-be MSc, MTech, or PhD graduate who'd rather bring a working idea to the table than wait for the "correct" one. You've spent time at the bench, you're comfortable with instrumentation, code, or a spreadsheet, and you like figuring things out alongside other people rather than in isolation. You're not looking for a rulebook — you're looking for a hard problem and a team to solve it with. You want your work to reach real patients, real casework, real customers, not just a paper. This is not a narrow role. You'll move between the bench, the systems that support it, and the people who depend on it working. • Develop and validate low-cost assays and lab workflows — spanning applications from forensic DNA casework to diagnostic tests for cancer and rare diseases — designed to work reliably outside well-resourced labs., • Build and troubleshoot the systems around the science: instrumentation, robotics, automation, data pipelines, and the practical engineering that makes a bench protocol into a repeatable product., • Design, build, and maintain robotic and automated systems — liquid handlers, custom rigs, sensor-driven workflows — including autonomous systems that can sense, decide, and act with minimal human intervention., • Work directly with customers and partners to understand their constraints, translate their problems into technical requirements, and support them through deployment and troubleshooting., • Operate with limited resources by design — you'll be expected to prototype with what's available, iterate fast, and find the cheaper, simpler path before reaching for the expensive one., • Take ownership across the full arc of a problem: from early bench experiments through to a working solution in a customer's hands., • Document rigorously enough that what you build can be trusted, repeated, and handed off — this is diagnostic and forensic work, where "it worked for me" isn't good enough., • Experience with diagnostic assay development, forensic genomics, or clinical/CLIA-adjacent workflows., • Experience building autonomous or semi-autonomous systems — closed-loop control, sensor fusion, or decision-making pipelines., • Contributions to open-source projects (lab automation, robotics, or bioinformatics tooling especially relevant)., • Startup or small-team experience where you had to do more than your job title suggested. You'll work on problems that go straight from the bench to a person who needed the answer — a forensic case, a cancer diagnosis, a rare disease that finally gets identified. Small team, real stakes, and the freedom to build the solution your way when the standard playbook doesn't fit the budget. • MSc, MTech, or PhD in molecular biology, biomedical/genetic engineering, robotics, mechatronics, biotechnology, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience., • Real bench experience: molecular biology techniques (PCR, sequencing, extraction, assay development, or similar), not just coursework., • Hands-on experience with lab robotics and automation — liquid handling systems, custom hardware rigs, or sensor/actuator-driven workflows., • Working knowledge of Python (the standard for lab automation —Hamilton Venus and Tecan EVO, SiLA2-style device integrations, LIMS/data pipelines); C/C++ for firmware or hardware control is a strong plus; exposure to ROS (Robot Operating System) is a plus if you've built or contributed to autonomous systems., • Comfort working across disciplines — willing to pick up systems/software/robotics skills where needed rather than staying in one lane., • Familiarity with open-source development practices and an active GitHub presence — we want to see how you build, not just hear about it., • A track record of proposing and iterating on solutions rather than executing a fixed playbook — comfortable being wrong on the way to being useful., • Strong problem-solving instincts under real constraints: limited budget, limited equipment, limited time., • Genuine enjoyment of collaborative problem-solving: building on other people's half-formed ideas, and offering your own the same way., • Genuine interest in customer-facing work — explaining, listening, and adapting the solution to what the customer actually needs. What we offer to candidates completing their probation period (3 months): • Equity: a real stake in what you help build, not just a paycheck., • Ownership from day one - you'll lead real projects, not shadow someone else's., • Support for your professional record: time and backing to publish papers, file patents, or co-author inventions that come out of your work here., • Room to build in the open — we encourage contributions to open-source tools, and we'll credit the people behind the work, not just the company., • A genuine learning budget — courses, certificates, conferences, whatever helps you get better at the problem in front of you., • Flexibility — flexible hours and hybrid/remote arrangements wherever the lab work allows it., • Honest, generous time off — and transparency about where the company stands, so trust isn't something we ask you to take on faith., • Health insurance — because good work shouldn't come at the cost of your health., • Proximity to impact — your work reaches an actual forensic case, an actual diagnosis and preventing future pandemics. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview In this role you will drive and support automated platforms in the Lab of the Future, enabling data-rich experiments and seamless workflows. You collaborate with chemists, engineers, data scientists and IT to deploy robust automation, optimise performance and ensure quality compliance. You will empower scientists through training and hands-on support while advancing lab governance and digital maturity. This is a chance to shape cutting-edge lab automation in a global healthcare company. ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and integrate automated platforms for synthetic and analytical chemistry to streamline workflows and data captureProgram, operate and troubleshoot laboratory robotics and coordinate with vendors and internal teamsLead or support technology evaluation, platform upgrades, and new automation initiatives to advance digital maturityTrain and empower laboratory scientists on use and maintenance of automation systemsEnsure compliance with laboratory and IT quality standards, including software validation, change management, and safetyMaintain safe lab operations and prepare required safety documentationAdvance lab governance through inventory tracking, lab mapping and QR-enabled service requestsConduct practical experimental work on automated platforms and contribute data for development activitiesProvide hands-on support for MettlerToledo fleet maintenance Key requirementsDegree in chemistry, chemical robotics or mechanical engineering or related technical field with hands-on automation experienceProficiency in programming and scripting for automation platforms, robotics, and laboratory informaticsExperience with CAD and prototyping new tools and equipmentOperational experience with laboratory automation systems, including design, troubleshooting and optimization of robotic platformsProven record of innovation (papers, patents, or conference presentations)Ability to develop and analyse multiple solutions to problemsExcellent communication across scientific disciplines and culturesCritical thinking and flexible problem solvingAbility to participate in and potentially lead improvement projectsAutomation platforms programming and scriptingRobotics programming and operationLaboratory informatics and data capture

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