Senior Scientist, Biofoundry Automation & AI-Ready Data

National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Teddington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the United Kingdom is seeking a Scientist/Engineer or Higher Scientist in Biofoundry Automation, based in Teddington. This full-time role sits within the Engineering Biology, Metrology and Standards programmes, contributing to reference materials, methods and datasets to improve reproducibility and traceability.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to develop AI-ready datasets, curate data, and deliver collaborative R&D projects across the UK and

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physical or computer sciences.
• Solid knowledge of programming (Python, Java).
• Practical skills in machine learning, automated and robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop software to orchestrate workflows for DNA and cell engineering.
• Support data curation and machine-readable governance.
• Maintain and implement data interoperability for AI-ready datasets.
• Prepare technical data reports for publications and commercial contracts.
• Contribute to delivery of collaborative R&D projects in the UK and internationally.

Skills

Python

Java

Machine learning

Automated systems

Teamwork

Education

Engineering, physical or computer sciences degree

Job description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the United Kingdom is seeking a Scientist/Engineer or Higher Scientist in Biofoundry Automation, based in Teddington. This full-time role sits within the Engineering Biology, Metrology and Standards programmes, contributing to reference materials, methods and datasets to improve reproducibility and traceability.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to develop AI-ready datasets, curate data, and deliver collaborative R&D projects across the UK and