R&D Laboratory Scientist - 12 month fixed term contract (we have office locations in Cambridge,[...]

Genomics England; Uttlesford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology organization is looking for an R&D Laboratory Scientist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves designing experiments, sample preparation, and sequencing, and requires a B.Sc. in relevant scientific fields. Ideal for candidates who thrive in diverse and collaborative environments. Salary starts at £33,500 with flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development support

Employee recognition programme

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or other related biological science disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments including sample preparation and sequencing.
• Keep detailed records of operations and sample tracking.
• Collaborate with R&D team for protocol optimization.
• Analyze sequencing results and troubleshoot.
• Ensure laboratory instrumentation maintenance.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Sequencing

Sample Preparation

Collaboration

Education

B.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related

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R&D Laboratory Scientist - 12 month fixed term contract (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London), Saffron Walden

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Genomics England

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

• Design and execute experiments such as sample preparation and QC, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation and sequencing
• Keep a detailed record of operations and tracking of samples throughout the preparation and sequencing process
• Collaborate with the R&D team to optimise sequencing protocols and automation of laboratory procedures
• Work closely with team members to analyse sequencing results, support troubleshooting efforts and propose improvements
• Ensure maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
• Preparation of data for internal and external meetings and reports
• Know and understand the meaning behind our virtues and leadership behaviours and embody them in all aspects of your role.

Qualifications

B.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or other related biological science disciplines.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: Sunday 10th August at 23:59

Salary from: £33,500

Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
• Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
• Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
• Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
• Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.

Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.

Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor.

Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour is contrary to our virtues, undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity.

We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us.

Blended working model

Genomics England operates a blended working model as we know our people appreciate the flexibility that hybrid working can bring. We expect most people to come into the office a minimum of 2 times each month. However, this will vary according to role and will be agreed with your team leader. There is no expectation that people will return to the office full time unless they want to, however, some of our roles require full time on site attendance e.g., lab teams, reception team.

Our teams and squads have, and will continue to reflect on what works best for them to work together successfully and have the freedom to design working patterns to suit, beyond the minimum. Our office locations are: Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds.

Onboarding background checks

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We therefore require applicants to disclose any previous offences at the point of application, as some unspent convictions may mean we are unable to proceed with your application due to the nature of our work in healthcare.