Biotechnology Recruitment Agencies Directory
Vector -the science & technology experts! We are an innovative team of experienced consultants, specialising in the high technology market. We don't dilute our efforts by working in other sectors and all of us have an engineering or science background. We understand our market and the careers it can offer bright, ambitious people.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £25k - £100k+
Headquartered in the UK, Network Scientific is an expert-led, award-winning science recruitment agency that offers compliant temporary, permanent and contract recruitment services to the scientific, medical, laboratory and engineering industries. We work with companies ranging from start-up to global organisations and nothing is ever too much trouble for us.
Covers: United Kingdom, Ireland and Mainland Europe | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
MP Resourcing understands the diverse needs of today’s businesses and job seekers, and offer expert help for both clients and candidates. From candidate sourcing through to advertising, response handling, screening and interviewing, MP Resourcing offers local recruitment services providing comprehensive and tailored solutions that improve efficiency and reduce costs. We offer both permanent and temporary solutions so can help whatever your needs.
Covers: Oxfordshire & Berkshire | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple roles within the Biotechnology Industry .....
Covers: England | Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
We partner with our clients on permanent and contract recruitment projects across the UK every step of the way. As an employee owned recruitment business every person is laser focused on delivering the very best service to both our clients and jobhunters. We work across four specialist divisions; Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales.
Covers: England & Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Rise Technical is a specialist in engineering, construction, energy and technology sectors. Our mission statement is to positively change lives through unrivalled organisation of highly motivated resources. We aim to add value to your organisation by providing a brilliant service and positively changing the lives of the candidates and clients we represent.
Covers: UK, Europe, America | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Flexible Solutionz has been helping recruit Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical professionals for many years. We have a proven track record of success across this discipline. We are able to provide testimonials & references on request. We offer excellent rates & rebate schemes to protect your investment.
Covers: North West England | Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
E3 Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading blue collar and white collar engineering, manufacturing and technical recruitment specialists. Having been formed in joint partnership by a close team of recruitment professionals to create a true regional, national and international presence.
Covers: Yorkshire & Humberside, Wales, Scotland, Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
At Highbury Recruitment we believe in building personal and long standing relationships with both clients and candidates alike. Specialising in Industrial, Engineering, Scientific, Automotive and Electronic sectors, Permanent and Temporary recruitment, Highbury Recruitment has an extensive network of contacts. This makes us the only place you need to go for your recruitment requirements. Our ethos is simple: 'A personal approach to personnel'
Covers: East Anglia | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Xquisite Recruitment - Sheer Xpertise! - a family run independent agency with 25 years experience, we work across every sector of recruitment everywhere in the UK, from office junior to Senior Executive. We offer an Xquisite service at an across the board fee much lower than that of any other agency. Give us the chance to delight you
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Warman O'Brien
Atlantis Medical
Wolviston Recruitment
Ontrak Recruitment
Science Solutions Recruitment
SoCode Ltd
Rowland Talent Solutions
Avery Fairbank
Lava Recruitment
Walter James
Vision Executivws
Precision BioSearch
Discover International
Chromosome Recruitment
Stem Recruitment Solutions
Newton Colemore Consulting
Apsida Life Science
Duchesse Recruitment
North Point
AssureBio
Molecular Search
Linkfield Life Sciences
ARTO
Pharma Partners
Lead Candidate
Life Science Medics
Leamon Life Sciences
AKS Recruitment
SciPro
OSMA Pharma
Mason Harding
Springboard Worldwide
Turner Regulatory Recruitment
Crown Pharmacovigilance Limited
SCI Partners
Resourcing Life Science
Wardour Sourcing Excellence
Star OUTiCO
VQ Life Sciences
Penny Warren Recruitment
Biopharm Search
Watton Hall
Blackfield Associates - International Life Sciences Staffing Solutions
ArkTalent Group
Wentworth Life Sciences
Windsor Bux
Next Phase Recruitment
AllPharma Recruitment
AL Solutions
Populus Select Recruitment
Fuse Science Recruitment
CT19
Albion Rye Associates
Thurlow Resource Solutions
Chromosome Recruitment
ETS Technical Sales
Entrust Resource Solutions
ENG Bauen
CK Group
Carrot Pharma
X4 Group
Whitehall International
Taylorollinson
RAM Resourcing
Plymtree Careers
Care4health
AT Recruitment
RBW Consulting
Medical Engineers
Cranleigh Scientific
Shamco International Recruitment
Pacific International
The Dove Partnership
CY Partners
AP Jobs
Listgrove Limited
Gold Group
WP Recruitment
Eden Scott
AM Recruitment
PDR Group
ABA Executive
Hyper Recruitment Solutions
First Engineering Services LTD
LanceSoft
Biotech Rec
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More information
Biotechnology, is an emerging and highly technical field, which concerns itself with the use of biological processes in order to aid technological advancement. Also known as the 'life sciences,' cellular manipulations can be used to fight new strains of disease, or in theory, even cure problems as big as world hunger. The industry produces about £3 billion in annual revenue in the UK and provides employment for more than 20,000 staff at some 300 businesses. The UK is one of the world's leading nations for biotechnology, and has won an impressive 23 Nobel Prizes for breakthroughs in the field. Considerable biotech research clusters exist in locations including Oxford, Edinburgh and Cambridge - and Agency Central lists many recruitment agencies in these areas.
Job roles and qualifications
Biotech Recruitment agencies report that many employment opportunities are available in the areas of Clinical Research, Chemical Engineering, and Warehouse Operations, as well as Clerical and Secretarial staff. Most of these roles require a relevant degree or masters but Biology-related courses are traditionally some of the most oversubscribed and competitive, with only around 20% of applicants being accepted. Professionals in the field are required not only to hold advanced academic degrees, but also to complete hands-on training programmes, (usually provided on the job), to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical demands of the profession.
While many job roles in Biotech are degree-driven, there are non-graduate routes into the industry -namely in areas such as animal care. In this area, employers will mainly look for GCSEs and A-levels, but previous experience in caring for animals will weigh heavily on any prospects. On-the-job training will prove to be the most important aspect in this role but staff may later be encouraged to undertake an NVQ in Animal Technology.
Biotech salaries
London is the UK hub for Biotechnology, which is reflected in the significantly higher salaries found there, compared to the rest of the country. Nationwide salaries range from £20-55K, and the average salary in Biotech is about £30K. In London, however, that average rises to around £42K.
Major employers
The largest employers for this field in the UK are Unilever Research, GSK, and Pfizer, with the latter frequently finding itself at the top of the big spenders list for research projects. A significant proportion of jobs are also university-affiliated, and PhD research accounts for a major part of the industry.
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