Development Scientist – Biosciences
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Occupation TypeBiological scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£40,300
(£20.67 per hour)
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Description
Join Lucideon as a Development Scientist – Biosciences!
About Us
Lucideon is a globally recognised materials and technology development organisation, working with clients across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced therapies and other high‑growth life sciences sectors. We combine deep scientific expertise with a collaborative, client‑focused approach to help organisations solve complex technical challenges in regulated environments.
As our biosciences capability continues to grow, we are looking for a Development Scientist – Biosciences to play a key role in delivering high‑quality laboratory projects and supporting the ongoing development of our Biology offering.
Purpose of the Role
The Biology Project Scientist will support the growth of Lucideon’s Biosciences capability from an emerging offering into a broad, robust service that meets the needs of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and advanced therapy markets.
This role is primarily focused on the delivery of Cell Biology projects, including the design, execution and reporting of cell‑based studies. You will also contribute to a wider range of bioscience activities such as microbiology projects, cleaning and sterilisation programmes, and cross‑team technical initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong biologist who enjoys hands‑on laboratory work, thrives in regulated environments and wants to help shape and mature a growing scientific capability.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
About Us
Lucideon is a globally recognised materials and technology development organisation, working with clients across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced therapies and other high‑growth life sciences sectors. We combine deep scientific expertise with a collaborative, client‑focused approach to help organisations solve complex technical challenges in regulated environments.
As our biosciences capability continues to grow, we are looking for a Development Scientist – Biosciences to play a key role in delivering high‑quality laboratory projects and supporting the ongoing development of our Biology offering.
Purpose of the Role
The Biology Project Scientist will support the growth of Lucideon’s Biosciences capability from an emerging offering into a broad, robust service that meets the needs of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and advanced therapy markets.
This role is primarily focused on the delivery of Cell Biology projects, including the design, execution and reporting of cell‑based studies. You will also contribute to a wider range of bioscience activities such as microbiology projects, cleaning and sterilisation programmes, and cross‑team technical initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong biologist who enjoys hands‑on laboratory work, thrives in regulated environments and wants to help shape and mature a growing scientific capability.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Deliver discrete laboratory programmes of work for Lucideon’s customers, ensuring high technical and scientific standards throughout.
- Apply best‑practice technical methods and project delivery principles to meet or exceed on‑time delivery KPIs.
- Develop, write and implement new methods or protocols tailored to specific project requirements.
- Ensure strict adherence to client confidentiality, cGMP and all applicable quality standards at all times.
- Follow and comply with Lucideon’s Quality Management System, processes and protocols.
- Provide additional laboratory and quality support to the wider organisation as needed.
- Support the Sales team during customer calls to help uncover and shape technical requirements.
- Contribute to the development and scoping of biology‑based solutions.
- Provide credible technical input into proposals and Statements of Work.
- Support the creation of case studies, technical materials and marketing content aligned with biology services.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
- Strong hands‑on experience working within cell biology laboratories.
- Practical experience in microbiology or microbial handling is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (e.g. GMP, GLP) is preferred.
- Experience within the Life Sciences sector is advantageous.
- Technically credible biologist, able to translate customer requirements into practical laboratory solutions.
- Detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to quality, compliance and documentation.
- Permanent position
- Onsite role at our Stone, Staffordshire facility
- 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
- Private Medical Insurance
- Medical Cash Plan
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
- Pension scheme matched up to 5%
- Life Assurance up to 4× basic salary
If you are a hands‑on cell biologist looking to apply your skills in a collaborative, regulated, project‑driven environment — and want to be part of a growing biosciences capability — we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and join Lucideon as a Development Scientist – Biosciences