Compliance Officer

Constructive Bio; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology startup is looking for a Compliance Officer to ensure laboratory safety and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have a scientific degree and experience in quality assurance. Responsibilities include developing safety protocols, conducting audits, and collaborating with scientific teams. The company offers a competitive salary, employee share options, and a collaborative work environment in Whittlesford, near Cambridge.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension plan (matching up to 8%)

Employee share option plan

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance or quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of biosafety and biosecurity protocols.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards for molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain laboratory safety and biosecurity protocols.
• Draft and review compliance-related policies and training materials.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration in team environments

Education

BSc/MSc in relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Who we are:

Life, Reimagined

Constructive Bio is a VC-backed biotechnology startup based in Whittlesford, Cambridge. Our unique technology turns living cells into biofactories, creating sustainable new materials and therapeutics. With full control of the genetic sequence and code, we are exploring chemical space previously unreached by natural biology.

Constructive Bio is a spinout from Professor Jason Chin's laboratory at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. Learn more about the Chin lab achievements here. We recently secured $58 million Series A fundraising. Read more here.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated Compliance Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulatory compliance within biotechnology or life sciences environments, a solid understanding of biosafety and biosecurity protocols, a self‑starting proactive attitude, and a strong desire to contribute to a positive team culture.

The successful candidate will work closely with our operations and scientific teams to establish and maintain robust compliance frameworks, ensuring our scientific processes meet all regulatory requirements, and helping optimise the safety, quality, and auditability of our organisational systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive laboratory safety, biosecurity and biosafety protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Draft, review, and update organisational policies and training materials related to compliance, safety, and quality, ensuring effective communication of policy changes and requirements across the organisation.
• Drive and coordinate the drafting and maintenance of our scientific risk assessments in collaboration with the science team, and help develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Design and deliver comprehensive health and safety onboarding programs for new employees, contractors and visitors.
• Work closely with the scientific and operations teams to develop and maintain audit trail systems for our electronic lab notebooks and LIMS to ensure data integrity, traceability and quality.
• Design and implement quality management systems (QMS) to ensure consistent processes and documentation standards.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Investigate and resolve compliance and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements:

• BSc/MSc in relevant scientific discipline (Biology / Biochemistry / Bioengineering / Cell Biology etc.).
• Demonstrable experience in regulatory compliance, quality assurance or biosafety within the life sciences sector.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards and regulations relevant to molecular biology and GMO processes.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and documentation control processes.
• Strong work ethic and keen interest in building a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Attention to detail, organisational skills, and desire to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable skills:

• Understanding of biotechnology research processes and laboratory operations.
• Prior research experience working in an industry / start‑up setting.
• Training and development experience, particularly in technical or safety topics.

What’s in it for you? Why work at Constructive Bio?

We are a small but rapidly growing team, with a vision to become the programmable biomolecules company and push the boundaries of what’s possible between biology and chemistry. As an early joiner, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape our trajectory and make real impact from day one.

We offer:

• Newly fitted dedicated site in Whittlesford near Cambridge – on‑site parking and regular trains to Cambridge, London and Norwich.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee share option plan.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private health insurance.
• Pension plan (matching up to 8%).
• Collaborative and pioneering environment, at the leading edge of synthetic genomics and engineered translation.

We want to build a team with trust and respect for each other and create a culture of collaboration, openness, curiosity, and scientific excellence.

We are built on three principles:

• We imagine: We think big and plan our own path for success.
• We pioneer: We take action and grow together as one to break moulds.
• We deliver: We take ownership and work together to deliver excellence.

Constructive Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note that we work in a dog‑friendly office.