A Biochemist is responsible for researching the causes of disease and potential new treatment methods.
A degree is essential for the majority of Biochemistry jobs, but increasingly, employers are also seeking candidates with relevant laboratory experience. In the NHS, graduates with a first degree in Biochemistry can enter into Trainee Clinical Biochemist positions and study for a Master's degree on the job.
The NHS and private Bioscience companies are the main employers of Biochemists in the UK. Employment opportunities can often be found through specialist recruitment agencies. The majority of jobs involve working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Those working in NHS hospitals may be required to perform on-call work.
Starting salaries are around £24,000 a year. As Biochemists progress in their field, they may be provided with the opportunity to take on Supervisory or Management posts.
We have decades of experience in recruiting for roles in biotechnology and life sciences. Our specialists are experts in recruiting across molecular and cell biology, biomedical science, and microbiology. Whether you need a QA manager, principal scientist, or laboratory technician to join your team, we can work with you to find the professional with the right skill set to help your organisation flourish.
499 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6DB
What sets Rockfield apart? Put simply – we never over promise or under deliver. We offer a bespoke, professional, high-quality service – adding genuine value to the process. Let us support you as a trusted advisor on your path to recruitment satisfaction, giving you the competitive edge when seeking the best talent in a candidate led market.
Garway, Garway, Herefordshire, HR2 8RF
Positively Different Solutions is a multi-sector recruitment agency covering Digital, Professional areas like Finance, Business Development and Legal and Industrial verticals like Manufacturing, Production and Engineering. Their reach spans nationwide from their office in Middlewich, offering permanent, temporary and contract positions since 2018. They are also a certified Disability Confident Committed and Mental Health Committed Employer.
14 Seddon St, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9DT
X4 Life Sciences is part of the X4 Group and recruits for Scientific, Clinical, MedTech, Communications and Regulatory roles. They provide services for permanent and contract jobs, in areas such as Biometrics, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Software Engineering, Marketing, Data & Analytics, and Commissioning.
58 Victoria Embankment, Covent Garden, London, EC4Y 0DS
Hanison Green is a recruitment company that specialises in finding professionals for the NeuroTech and Medical Technology industries across the UK. They place personnel on a wide variety of appointments at all levels and provide consultation to an extensive client portfolio. They have been supplying staffing solutions since 2020.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
VOSS Executive Search was launched in 2013 and is a search firm for financial markets, such as Private Banking and Wealth Management. They support senior hiring objectives for roles in Technical, Marketing, and Operations. VOSS Executive Search offers solutions globally.
Churchill House, London, Hendon, London, NW4 4DJ
Apsida Life Science, founded in 2019, focuses on Life Science recruitment, supporting ventures in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and more. Utilising their consultants' recruitment experience of over 25 years, the services they extend consist of contingent search for fast turnaround requirements, retained search for talents with niche skills, and temporary and contract worker search. They work from locations in Redhill, London and Boston in the US.
Abbey House Clarendon Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1QZ
Discover International is an expert in recruitment within the Life Sciences industry. Focusing solely on a single niche, they have been the preferred workforce supplier of various blue chip organisations such as Moderna, Merck, Biogen, GSK, Takeda, and Regenron. With multiple office locations across London, Miami, Poland, Barbados, and the Netherlands, they take pride in a wide network of clients and candidates worldwide.
10 Lower Thames St, City of London, London, EC3R 6AF
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
Jobs in Science specialises in hiring Scientists and Engineers for employment in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering and more. They source for permanent, temporary and contract positions like Forensics Analyst, Laboratory Technician and Mechanical Engineer for businesses from SMEs to blue chip corporations. They also perform executive search and recruitment process outsourcing. They began in 1997 and are situated in Tamworth.
Tamworth Enterprise Centre, Phil Dix House, Corporation Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DN
Established in 1981, Wolviston Recruitment is a provider of full recruitment services to the Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Biofuel, Life Sciences, and associated industries, with a focus on long-term supplier agreements. The agency also offers executive search, pre-employment occupational testing, and third-party procurement services.
1-3 The Courtyard, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8PB
Stem Recruitment Solutions is an agency based in Bellshill. They execute temporary and permanent placements across Scotland for a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics organisations such as AMRI, Omega Diagnostics, the University of the West of Scotland, and LifeArc. They support large-scale recruitment projects ,as well as technical and senior appointments for more specific recruitment needs.
Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, ML4 3NJ
This agency specialises in the Data Science, Biometrics, Clinical Research and Translational Research and Procurement & Technical Operations sectors across the UK, Europe and North America. They also assist candidates and clients with temporary, contract and permanent requirements in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Regal House, 70 London Rd, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3QS
AKS Recruitment recruits across the Pharmaceutical, Contract Research Organisation, Medical Devices and Biotechnology markets. Since they started their operations in 2006, they have gathered candidate contacts from over 20 countries and made it to the Preferred Supplier Lists of over 40 companies. These are made possible by their services such as executive search, permanent staffing and contract recruitment. Their office can be found in Leeds.
Willow Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 6GP
ARTO delivers specialised staffing solutions to employers in the Life Sciences industry. They source job seekers for contract, interim, and permanent jobs. Since their foundation in 2020, they have been offering services to the following areas: Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and R&D Preclinical.
Innovation House, Innovation Wy, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9FF
Springboard Worldwide, situated in Verwood, helps fulfil Sales, Marketing and Professional recruitment requirements in the Technology, Engineering, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors. Generating a wealth of experience since they started in 1999, their previous successes include global placements across Europe, Asia and US.
27 Vicarage Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DR
SCI Partners focuses on executive leadership and interim management recruitment for Life Sciences fields like Biotechnology and Medical Technology. Located in Tring, they have a global reach where they perform bespoke headhunting services in addition to Consultancy, mainly assisting novel, emerging and early stage institutions.
Pennyroyal Court, Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QY
Mason Harding is a specialist Life Science recruitment company covering disciplines such as Research, Diagnostic and Biotechnology. Their competitive advantage is in spearheading single-hire, multi-hire and long-term projects, both in the UK and overseas, via bespoke models, in addition to offering free services to job seekers. Based in Leeds, their client portfolio includes Integrated DNA Technologies, Sony Biotechnology and Veranome Biosystems.
46 Park Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2RY
A Select UK is equipped with over 20 years of industry experience. They cater primarily to the Technical Engineering and Manufacturing industries, particularly in the Scientific, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality areas. They feature a recruitment team consisting of CertRP-qualified consultants. They are headquartered in Hampshire.
Unit 24 Tower House, Nottingham South & Wilford Business Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7EP
AssureBio provides Life Science recruitment solutions to Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies. With an office in Wilmslow, they cover the entirety of the UK and Europe in sourcing for permanent, interim and executive Quality Assurance roles. Their experience in recruitment dates back to 2015, and they perform retained and contingent search. Fields they manage include Quality Management System, Inspection Readiness and Internal & External Audit.
Bollin House, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1DP
Crown Pharmacovigilance Limited, through their recruitment division Crown Staffing Solutions, provides Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Risk Management employment opportunities. Their consultants, coming from Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance backgrounds, have experience of over 20 years, which they leverage in hiring the likes of Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Scientists and Physicians. With an office in Ilford, they work on vacancies globally.
51-55 Fowler Road, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3XE
EPM Scientific sources Life Sciences professionals for vacancies across the entire product life cycle, from Research and Development, Biometrics, Clinical Development, and Clinical Operations, through to Market Launch and Pharmacovigilance. Since they began in 2012, they have catered to permanent, contract, and multi-hire recruitment mandates of 71 world-leading companies. They have 14 office locations across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
21 Lombard Street, City of London, London, EC3V 9AH
Star OUTiCO matches Healthcare professionals with ventures in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Medtech and Biotech. Incorporated in 2002, they have a customer portfolio that comprises Pfizer, Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim, Nestle Health Science and more. With six locations in Europe, including offices in Rugby, Bath and Manchester, they open permanent, temporary and contract vacancies like Respiratory Specialist and Clinical Technical Advisor.
11 Davy Court Castle Mound Way Central Park, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0UZ
Pharma Partners is a multi-disciplinary market expert that attracts candidates for various permanent and temporary appointments. For over five years, they have been working exclusively for clients in the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical sectors across England. They provide staffing services to a broad range of verticals, including Clinical Research, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory Affairs.
Floor 7, The Blade, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BE
Lead Candidate exclusively deals with Pharmaceutical and BioTech recruitment, focusing on Drug Development, Manufacturing and Contract Services worldwide. Their team has a combined experience of over 50 years, led by directors who come from Pharma and Bio Supply Chain backgrounds. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, they mainly support developing businesses and scaling organisations like MedPharm Ltd, INCOG BioPharma Services and AES Clean Technology.
Sunco House, 5 Carliol Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UF
CPL Life Sciences caters to the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), Professional Services, and Healthcare industries. Operating for over 30 years, they have also been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1999. They deliver permanent and flexible solutions across Europe with offices throughout the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, and more. They are also HealthTrust Europe (HTE) and Workforce Alliance (CHS) suppliers.
69 Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3WA
Turner Regulatory Recruitment are industry experts that place Regulatory Affairs professionals in the UK's Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors. Based in Hertfordshire and London, they recruit for permanent and contract roles such as Project Manager, Team Leader, and Associate Director. Established in 2005, they work with a diverse client portfolio which includes Roche, Norgine, BioMarin, Vertex, Shire, ReNeuron, and Seqirus/CSL.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Joseph Executive Search caters to many private sector organisations within the Life Sciences, Professional Services, and Management Consulting industries. With offices in London and New York, they recruit across the Atlantic, Europe, and the Far East. Some of their successful assignments include Director, Partner, Associate Director, Client Director, and Quality & Regulatory Affairs Vice President placements.
207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
Wentworth Life Sciences, located in Tunbridge Wells, sources executive leaders in Life Sciences. With the help of multilingual consultants, appointments they help make are not only within the UK, but abroad as well. Since they were formed in 2006, their past clients include Biotechnology start-ups, HealthTech companies and Pharma firms.
Foundation House, Coach & Horses Passage, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5NP
Invenia Group are recruitment specialists that have been working with an extensive client portfolio since 2009, from start-ups, SMEs, and global organisations. With teams based in Leeds, London, and New York, they help fill assignments in Medical Device & Technology, Pharmaceuticals, and Scientific Process & Technology sectors. They also cater to Life Science, Orthotics, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Surgical functions nationwide and abroad.
5th Floor, Runway East 18 Crucifix Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3JW
Blackfield Associates - International Life Sciences Staffing Solutions are experts in providing skilled staff in the following sectors: Engineering, Health Economics, Medical Affairs, Clinical, Scientific, Bioinformatics, and Manufacturing across England. They have been placing candidates in permanent roles for over four years. They also work in partnership with Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC).
1, Quay Point, Northarbour Rd, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3TD
CT19 is a multi-vertical talent solutions partner for diverse clients nationwide and globally. Their expertise extends to the Biotechnology, Chemicals & Renewables, Life Sciences, and Pharmaceuticals sectors. Since its foundation in 2019, they have been conducting contract, permanent, and temporary recruitment for all levels of vacancies. These include Bioprocessing Scientist, Prototype Engineer, Research Engineer, and Software Engineer.
Hersham Farm Business Park, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0DN
Biopharm Search is a specialist recruitment agency with a focus on executive search and senior leadership. They work with various clients nationwide and globally, ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations. Biopharm Search works exclusively for the Life Sciences sectors including Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Technology.
Unit 25 Acorn Industrial Park, Crayford Road, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4AL
Next Phase Recruitment is a multi-disciplinary supplier of talent management solutions in the Life Sciences industry nationwide and internationally. They typically attract contract and permanent candidates to the following fields: Biotechnology, Cell & Gene Therapy, Informatics, Manufacturing, MedTech, and Pharmaceuticals. The firm is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and also delivers consultancy services.
7-8 Sterling Buildings, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1DR
Carrot Pharma specialises in Pharma and Life Sciences. Launched in 2006, the agency sources staff for permanent or contract positions, including executive roles, via their Manchester office.
Pentland House Village Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2GH
ENG Bauen operates across Power, Energy & Infrastructure, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, and Industrial Process & Manufacturing, sourcing Project Management, Project Controls, Construction and Engineering talent recruitment globally. With 36 years of experience and teams in Bristol and the Netherlands, they have gathered over 13,000 contacts in their candidate database. They are also partners of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
Spectrum Building, Bond Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1 3LG
Entrust Resource Solutions is a specialist recruitment firm, merged from Entrust People and SCI Search & Selection, that supplies workforce solutions in sectors like Biotechnology, IT, Pharmaceutical, and Science. They are a member of BIA, One Nucleus, SLA, Bionow, OBN, and BIVDA. They offer permanent and temporary placements for roles such as Automation Engineer, Shift Engineering Technician, and Translational Research Manager.
River Court, 5 West Victoria Dock Road, Dundee, Angus, DD1 3JT
Whitehall International is a global employment agency that specialises in the recruitment of senior and management positions in the Chemical, Coatings, Polymer, Plastics, Pharmaceutical, Scientific industries.
37-41 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AD
Plymtree Careers operates across the Oil & Gas, Energy, Construction, Engineering, Marine, Life Science, Technology, Finance, and Power & Mining industries. They are headquartered in Devon and have been operating since 2009. They also offer executive headhunting services for roles such as Managing Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Country Manager, Recruitment Manager, and more senior positions.
Simmonds Place, Kingsmill Industrial Estate, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1BS
Care4Health is a staffing provider for the Healthcare industry. They cover roles such as Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Doctor, and a whole lot more. Their headquarters is located in Worcester. Care4Health also supports SAFERjobs and is a corporate member of the REC.
8 Millhouse, Elgar Business Centre, Moseley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6NJ
Carrot Recruitment, situated in Manchester, delivers recruitment services in Pharmaceutical and Life Science. They cover numerous fields, including Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Marketing and R&D. Incorporated in 2006, their models consist of permanent and contract recruitment, executive search, partnership agreement where they work as a sole business partner, and exclusive agreement where they prioritise a customer for a period of time.
Northspring, 70 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 2BQ
Cranleigh Scientific sources employment opportunities and candidates on behalf of the STEM and Sustainability sectors in the UK, Europe and America. Born and bred in 2001 in Guildford, they deliver roles in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical, Clinical, Environmental, Medical Device, and Food and Beverage at all levels. As an REC corporate member, Cranleigh deals with all types of businesses ranging from start-ups to multinational enterprises.
PM House, Riverway Estate, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LZ
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) exclusively operates within the Life Science sector. Founded by Ricky Martin in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar, HRS covers recruitment solutions in the Science, Engineering, Technical and Commercial sectors, working with a range of establishments such as pharmaceutical companies and FMCG business. With offices in Essex, Scotland and Manchester, they assist candidates and employers globally.
92-98 Fountainbridge, 1 Lochrin Square, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 9QA
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.
33 Colston, Bristol, Avon, BS1 4UA
Biotech Rec provides specialist contract and perm Life Science Recruitment Services, globally. Our experience and partnerships with blue chip pharmaceutical and biopharma companies, has gained us a reputation for delivering reliable services. We take time to understand your unique company needs and what an individual is looking for in their job search. Using our established methods, we can meet the requirements for both client and candidate
The Workstation, Suite 1, Three Gables, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9HN
Your specialist partner for fast, efficient, and cost-effective permanent recruitment solutions. Our mission is to accelerate your success while saving you time and money. With our expertise in headhunting and recruitment, we are dedicated to finding top-quality staff who not only meet but exceed your business needs.
Church Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0NQ