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Electrochemical Lab Technician Location: Oxford & London TGRC has partnered with a fast-growing clean technology company developing next-generation materials that enable a more sustainable and resilient energy future. The company is pioneering advanced materials that replace expensive and scarce elements with high-performance, earth-abundant alternatives. Their innovations are helping accelerate the global energy transition, with applications across clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and advanced electronics. The Role We are seeking a hands-on Electrochemical Lab Technician to support the development of advanced materials and components for electrolysis. This is a high-impact, practical role in a fast-paced lab environment, offering significant opportunities for learning, contribution, and growth. Key Responsibilities • Operate and maintain electrochemical equipment (potentiostats, electrochemical cells, electrolyser systems), • Fabricate catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs) and substrates (CCSs) for electrolysers, • Assemble MEAs and integrate them into electrolysis systems for performance testing, • Conduct electrochemical tests (e.g. cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, chronoamperometry), • Design and modify experimental setups for electrolysers, fuel cells, and related systems, • Formulate catalyst inks and apply coatings using advanced deposition techniques (spray, slot-die, decal transfer), • Analyse test data to optimize performance, efficiency, and durability, • Support the scale-up of electrochemical processes for commercial deployment, • Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, • Track and manage lab inventory and consumables, • Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain lab equipment to ensure reliable results, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and share results to advance broader R&D goals About You You’re a technically minded, detail-oriented individual with a passion for experimental science and clean technology. You thrive in hands-on environments and enjoy turning complex chemistry and engineering challenges into practical solutions. Essential Skills & Experience • MSc in Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science (exceptional BSc candidates with strong experience also considered), • Hands-on experience in electrochemical testing and lab equipment operation, • Experience in a mechanical workshop or experimental setup environment, • Exposure to industrial or pilot-scale systems (highly desirable), • Familiarity with coating techniques (spray, slot-die, etc.), • Experience working with electrolyser or fuel cell stacks (a plus), • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, • Comfort working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary startup environment Why Join • Make an impact: Help solve one of the world’s most urgent challenges, • Be part of something big: Shape technologies that could redefine global industries, • Join early, grow fast: Play a meaningful role in a fast-scaling, well-funded company, • World-class team: Work with brilliant, collaborative people who care deeply about the mission, • Backed by the best: Supported by top global investors in climate, deep tech, and industrial transformation, • Personal growth: Every team member receives a training and development budget, • Your health matters: Private health insurance for full-time employees, • Balance and flexibility: We value your time and wellbeing

Biological Safety Officer (Biosafety & Chemical Safety) | Oxford | On-site BioTalent are partnered with a major scientific research institute in Oxford building a next-generation biology and genome engineering capability, backed by long-term funding and serious investment. This is a hands-on, lab-facing biosafety position where you will work directly with scientists operating across recombinant DNA, biological agents, and complex chemical environments. You will be embedded in the research environment, shaping how safety actually works in practice, not just on paper. You will act as the go-to biosafety and chemical safety expert on-site, supporting a rapidly expanding laboratory footprint. This is a visible, high-impact role where you will: • Spend time in labs, not behind a desk, • Work directly with scientists to challenge, guide, and improve practices, • Build safety systems as the organisation scales What You’ll Actually Be Doing • Advising scientists on biological risk (GMOs, recombinant DNA, pathogens), • Supporting and reviewing COSHH and biological risk assessments, • Leading lab walks, containment checks, and real-time safety interventions, • Owning biosafety procedures aligned to UK containment standards, • Driving chemical safety programmes and hazardous material handling, • Investigating incidents and implementing practical corrective actions, • Delivering training that scientists actually engage with, • Helping scale a safety framework that supports hundreds of researchers What We’re Looking For You’ve likely worked as a: • Biosafety Officer, • Biological Safety Advisor, • Laboratory Safety Officer, • You’re comfortable walking into labs and challenging unsafe practice, • You understand UK biosafety frameworks, containment, and COSHH, • You’ve worked around biological agents, GMOs, or regulated lab environments, • You’ll join at a genuine build phase, not maintain what already exists, • High visibility across a growing, well-funded institute, • Real ownership over how safety is designed and implemented, • Strong benefits package including bonus, private medical, and electric car scheme Location Oxford, fully on-site. You must be able to commute or relocate. UK right to work required, sponsorship may be considered.

Scientist / Senior Scientist – 3D Genome & NGS Assay Development // Oxford You are a creative, hands-on assay developer who loves to tinker with protocols, optimise them, and build NGS-based methods that genuinely move science forward. You think deeply about why assays work, when to deviate from a protocol, and how to adapt methods to new cell types and biological questions. You want to be in a small, high-impact biotech environment where your work directly unblocks an R&D pipeline, rather than adding another incremental dataset to a queue of papers. You’re motivated by impact, pace, and the opportunity to shape how a platform evolves. We’re partnering with an incredibly exciting, Oxford-based biotech operating at the forefront of 3D genome and non-coding genomics, they are operating assays at the forefront of Biotechnology at scale, a true innovator in this space. Their discovery engine integrates novel assays, deep genomics and high-resolution chromatin biology to uncover gene-regulatory mechanisms that conventional approaches miss. You will join a core 3D genome assay team. Your work will directly increase throughput, accelerate assay optimisation, and enable expansion into new disease areas and primary cell systems. THE ROLE You will: • Develop, refine and optimise 3D genome and NGS-based assays (e.g. ATAC‑seq, ChIP‑seq, RNA‑seq and conceptually related methods), • Design and execute experiments to expand assays into new primary cell types and disease-relevant systems, • Balance execution of established workflows with genuine assay innovation and method development, • Work closely with a Principal Scientist to prioritise work, unblock the R&D backlog and expand the platform’s capabilities, • Collaborate with bioinformatics and biology colleagues to ensure that assay design and data output align with downstream analysis and decision-making ABOUT YOU • Background in gene regulation, chromatin biology, epigenetics or closely related field, • Strong, hands-on experience in NGS assay development (e.g. ATAC‑seq, ChIP‑seq, RNA‑seq or similar)s), • Bonus: experience with any 3D genome assay (e.g. Hi‑C, Capture‑C or related technologies), • Enjoy working in an experimental, innovation-driven environment and taking ownership of your work LOGISTICS • Title: Scientist or Senior Scientist (flexible, depending on experience), • Location: Oxford, lab-based If you’re excited by the idea of building and refining assays at the heart of a 3D genome discovery platform, Apply Now!

Role: Founders Associate Location: London / Oxford Reports to: CEO About Milvus Advanced Milvus Advanced is redefining materials science by creating rare metal alternatives through modern alchemy. We replace expensive, scarce elements such as indium, gold, iridium, and platinum with high-performance, earth-abundant nanoalloys and functional materials. Our discovery and scale-up platform turns deep chemistry into manufacturable products for energy, optoelectronics, and chemical manufacturing. As critical minerals take centre stage geopolitically, we ask: what happens when key elements are constrained or run out? Instead of merely optimising today’s materials, we pursue transformational substitutions that reduce dependence on fragile supply chains and rare elements by creating new, lab-made materials that are abundant, affordable, and sustainable. Our technologies aim to: • Reduce dependence on rare or critical metals, • Improve device efficiency, stability, and manufacturability, • Enable affordable, scalable next-generation materials and devices, • Accelerate the clean-tech transition We are backed by leading global investors such as Hoxton and LowerCarbon, and are scaling rapidly from lab breakthroughs to real-world products. The Role As Founder Associate you will work directly with the Founder and CEO to solve Milvus’s most pressing challenges across strategy, operations, people, finance, and growth. You will act as a force multiplier for the leadership team, turning ideas into execution, ensuring operational excellence, and driving high-leverage projects across the company. This is a hands-on, high-leverage role that combines strategic thinking with operational execution. Some days you will be shaping investor materials, driving strategic initiatives, or supporting key hiring and partnership decisions. Other days you will ensure that critical operational details run smoothly—overseeing installations, coordinating logistics, or resolving urgent on-the-ground issues that keep the business moving forward. You will be trusted to own problems end to end, whether strategic or tactical, and to make independent, high-quality decisions that keep Milvus running efficiently as it scales. This is a high-ownership, high-impact position in a deep-tech startup at an inflection point, moving from scientific discovery to industrial scale-up. You will help build the systems, structure, and rhythm that allow Milvus to scale while maintaining speed and precision. This is the closest you can get to being a founder without being one. Key Responsibilities • Operate as an extension of the Founder & CEO, to reduce workload and make high-quality, independent decisions, • Step in wherever needed, from refining talent processes to coordinating manufacturing programs, supplier partnerships, or lab installations, • Support operational activities including maintenance coordination, HR administration, and office management as needed, • Prepare materials and insights for key stakeholders including investors, partners, and the board, • Represent leadership in cross-functional meetings, ensuring decisions are captured, tracked, and executed, • Identify and prioritise high-leverage opportunities to help Milvus move faster, smarter, and more efficiently What We’re Looking For Required • 3–7 years of experience in a high-performance environment such as consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or a high-growth startup, • Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to bring structure to ambiguity, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams, • Proven bias for action and comfort operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment, • A "no task too small" mindset and a focus on impact over ego Nice to Have • Experience in deep-tech, advanced materials, or manufacturing environments, • Background in scientific or technical organizations such as chemistry, physics, materials science, or engineering, • Early-stage startup experience as a founder or operator, • Interest in climate tech, sustainability, or advanced manufacturing Personal Attributes • Reasoning ability: Thinks from first principles and structures complex problems effectively, • Drive: Intensely ambitious, proactive, and persistent, taking full ownership of outcomes, • Team spirit: Collaborative, humble, and mission-driven, operating with integrity and empathy, • Adaptability: Thrives in ambiguity and transitions seamlessly between strategic and tactical work Why Join Milvus • Work directly with world-class founders and scientists building the future of materials, • Gain unparalleled exposure to company-building at the intersection of science, technology, and industry, • Shape strategy and execution at a venture-backed, fast-scaling deep-tech company, • Develop into a future leader in operations, strategy, or general management, • Competitive compensation and benefits, with relocation and visa sponsorship available

SR. Control System Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Oxford, UK Summary: A Senior Control Systems Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to integrate and maintain the hardware and software systems that enable advanced computing control systems and software platforms. You will work closely with software engineers, scientists, hardware engineers, and test engineers to install, upgrade, maintain, test, and troubleshoot multiple hardware and software control systems for complex computing platforms. This role is a foundational systems engineering position responsible for ensuring the reliability, stability, and operational functionality of both development and production environments. Key Responsibilities: • Implement, maintain, and test software and hardware within heterogeneous systems that control diverse computing devices., • Define, document, implement, and test operational procedures for advanced computing platforms., • Manage research, development, and testing infrastructure, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, containerized services (e.g., Kubernetes), networking equipment (routers, switches), and test systems., • Propose and/or implement automated provisioning, configuration, and orchestration of local and remote compute systems used for control, testing, and simulation., • Collaborate with software and test engineering teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of DevOps tools with custom hardware and specialized workflows., • Maintain artifact repositories, test result dashboards, and infrastructure for regression tracking and system health monitoring., • Establish and enforce best practices for access control, system configuration, and laboratory operations., • Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for CI/CD failures or system anomalies., • Implement monitoring and alerting automation by integrating logs and metrics from embedded systems, test environments, and orchestration layers., • Practical experience implementing LAN and WAN technologies on switches and routers (including VLAN configuration, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP-based services)., • Practical Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat) and Windows administration experience, including network operations, application installation, and debugging., • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go, and familiarity with tools like Docker, Git, and Kubernetes., • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and infrastructure-as-code platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or similar)., • Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack) and logging systems for real-time monitoring., • Hands-on experience with rack-mounted servers., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience., • Experience supporting hybrid systems involving embedded devices, custom hardware, or real-time control systems., • Knowledge of secure software deployment and product lifecycle processes., • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop pipelines or distributed lab/test automation environments., • Exposure to scientific computing, high-performance computing (HPC), or advanced computing software stacks., • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, interdisciplinary R&D teams.

Company description WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiencesfrom AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, youll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the worlds most important challengesstriving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career Job description ABOUT THE TEAM: The Networking Technology and Solution IP Group at AMD is adding to the Data Centre design team in Belfast. We focus on design and verification of ASIC blocks for next generation data center networking, focusing on the needs of AI clusters for training and inference; covering the entire design cycle across: architecture, algorithm design and modelling, block specification, RTL design, test planning, verification and end-to-end validation. We get the pleasure of seeing the results of our work in real products. We are a team who actively look for variety and complicated problems in our daily work. We encourage each other to work, over time, on all aspects of our development and to have a big picture view of our designs to better guide our block level development. Becoming a part of our local team at this stage is a hugely exciting opportunity and will enable you to play a key role in solidifying our culture and values as we grow. ABOUT YOU: For this highly visible role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate success in a comparable technical role on a product team innovating and redefining high-performance computing and networking applications. Should be comfortable working in a cross-team environment and show creativity and self-motivation in their career. You are keen to make a real word difference in networking. You want to achieve the best image quality and customer experience, whilst minimising bandwidth, power and chip area. You are excited by the challenges these goals create. You are intelligent, curious, and want to get stuck into very difficult concepts. You are comfortable making technical decisions that have a significant impact on product families, go to market strategies and customer satisfaction and providing consultative direction with senior management to influence future business and technical direction. ABOUT THE ROLE: • Define and Develop block and system-level test benches and verification environments, • Develop support utilities for verification automation, test bench automation, regression and other verification enhancements to improve productivity and functional coverage, • Mentor verification team and provide technical support for verification activities, • Develop verification test plans, test suites and support verification activities, • Contribute to verification infrastructure development for complex ASICs, • Contribute to the post-silicon validation of ASICs in the lab, writing tests and scripts Required profile Qualifications • Experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog (essential), • UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) is a must-have, experience with Formal Verification would be an advantage, • Experience in C/C++, Python, Perl, TCL for scripting and testbench development, • Experience in designing complex digital hardware systems and developing hardware architectures for algorithm implementation would be a plus, • Proficiency using ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools, • Familiarity with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages, • Experience with Cache Coherency verification would be an advantage, • Experience of leveraging AI tools would be an advantage, • Familiarity with AMD products (including CPU & GPU) would be an advantage What we offer JBRP1_UKTJ

Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions. Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases. At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients' lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits. Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Main Purpose of Job: To assist in the management of all facilities management services and projects (When required) on site in a cost effective, professional, efficient and safe manner. The primary purpose of this role is to leverage advanced professional knowledge and acumen in the field of Facilities management to introduce and share industry best practice to meet Immunocore's facilities management and business objectives. The Facility Manager (FM) shares responsibility for ensuring the continuous, safe, compliant and efficient operation of Immunocore's FM infrastructure. This role supports all aspects of the FM hard and soft service operations, key stakeholders and executes facility-related projects. The FM assists with day-to-day functions within the team to provide a high-quality environment for scientific research and corporate operations. The Facility Manager will be called upon to manage the Facilities Team in the absence of Director, Facilities. Leadership qualities are essential, demonstrated through proactive team participation providing guidance and coaching to less experienced colleagues, fostering a climate of empowerment and autonomy whilst operating from a base of trust and empowerment. Key Responsibilities: • Management: Support the attainment of the Facilities Management departments primary goals through:, • Manage and deliver identified services in accordance with performance criteria, targets and service level agreements to ensure Ommunocore end user satisfaction levels are met or exceeded, • Identify and achieve opportunities for innovation and change that improve cost effectiveness, cost reduction and/or enhance the departments service management and delivery, • Prepare accurate and meaningful management reports that monitor service level performance and spend., • To support the Facilities Director and to deputise, when and as appropriate, taking on the responsibilities associated with the role, • Strategic & Operational Planning: Contribute to the development of the FM strategy by:, • recommending operational improvements, technology enhancements, and long-term capacity planning., • translation of departmental strategy into actionable operational plans and oversee delivery against those plans. Leadership & Team Development: Establish and maintain excellent working relationships, internally and externally with supplier partner representatives. Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior facilities team members, supporting their professional development and competency growth including providing constructive feedback, identifying skills gaps, and creating development plans. • Cross Functional Collaboration & Influence: Act as a primary liaison between Facilities and scientific/operational teams to ensure alignment of facility operations with business needs including leading and facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure effective communication of facility issues, project plans, and operational changes., • Project Execution: Lead and manage facility improvement projects, office/lab renovations, and equipment installations from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget and to carry out RCA and lessons learned where appropriate. Compliance & Safety: Ensure: Compliance with legislative and Immunocore EH & S procedures and ensure all necessary processes and procedures are in place and adhered to for managed area • Development and maintenance of an Account Quality Business Operating system in line with Immunocore FM Business Process requirements, • Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and statutory compliance processes to ensure alignment with regulatory and Immunocore standards., • Vendor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and service providers, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to company safety protocols. Monitor and manage delivery against service and cost KPI's., • Operational Efficiency: Track, analyse and trend facility operating data, including costs, to identify operational efficiency opportunities including process improvements to enhance building sustainability, energy efficiency, operational reliability and support site ESOS requirements., • Emergency Response: Serve as a key point of contact for facility-related emergencies, participating in an on-call rotation if required and support development of business continuity plan, • Additional Tasks: In addition to the above-mentioned tasks, other activities and responsibilities may be individually defined Supervisory Responsibility (If applicable): • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Facilities Management; engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil), or a related FM field., • Professional certifications (e.g., IWFM, CFM, FMP, or PMP) are a plus Experience & knowledge - Essential • Proven experience in facility management, preferably within a life sciences, laboratory, or highly regulated environment., • Technical knowledge of building management systems (BMS) and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) infrastructure., • Demonstrated experience of managing third partner suppliers delivering a range of soft services, including cleaning, vending, etc; and Hard Services., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook., • Demonstrated experience in managing small to medium-scale capital projects., • Maintenance of accurate records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes. Experience & knowledge - Desirable • Experience working in a GxP (Good Practice) environment., • At least 5 years plus managerial experience of FM, • Operational experience of implementing and managing EH&S and Quality Systems., • Self-motivated and able to motivate a team. Other: • Openness and Honesty: Readily offering information pertaining to work in hand whether positive or negative., • Taking Responsibility: Being prepared to accept full responsibility for tasks entrusted to them; seeing tasks through to completion and dealing with the consequences of failure or success., • Flexibility: Being flexible to new ideas and approaches; changes of plans, objectives and/or priorities. Handling disjointed tasks effectively., • Team Spirit: Being able to work productively with others to achieve tasks. Showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others, • Communication: Ensuring information and work is passed on correctly and in a timely way to those who depend on it., • Diagnostic Information Gathering: Identifying the information required to clarify a situation, asking questions when required to troubleshoot complex facility issues., • Results Orientated: Focusing on desired results, seeking help and support to overcome obstacles in a timely manner to minimize operational downtime., • Analytical Thinking: Tackling day-to-day problems using a logical and systematic approach, identifying discrepancies and inconsistencies in system performance., • Managing Self Performance: Works to specific and measurable goals, seeking support and advice when dealing with unfamiliar or new issues.

ROLE OVERVIEW Are you a driven and innovative scientist looking to make a significant impact in the field of vaccine development? Our client, a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to join their team based in Oxfordshire. As the Senior Analytical Scientist, you will be at the forefront of generating and implementing novel ideas to resolve complex analytical problems, ensuring high-quality analysis to support a variety of technically challenging projects. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Your duties as the Senior Analytical Scientist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows: 1. Research and implement innovative methods to overcome technical challenges in biochemical analysis of solid dose vaccines., 2. Develop and optimise new methods for analysing novel solid dose vaccine formulations, ensuring their suitability through appropriate studies., 3. Perform routine analysis, record data accurately, and peer review analysis records to maintain data integrity and quality standards., 4. Lead and collaborate on projects, ensuring all analytical readiness activities are executed to generate quality data and achieve project goals. ROLE REQUIREMENTS: To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Senior Analytical Scientist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history: 1. Relevant degree in biological sciences or proven industry experience in a laboratory-based analytical position., 2. Proven experience in troubleshooting, optimising, and developing complex methods for biomolecules such as ELISA, HPLC, and transfection., 3. A working knowledge and practical experience with leading and training team members, ensuring high standards in analytical, health and safety, and lab operations. Key Words: Senior Analytical Scientist / Pharmaceutical / Vaccine Development / Biochemical Analysis / Solid Dose Vaccines / ELISA / HPLC / Transfection / Data Integrity / Analytical Methods / Oxfordshire Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career