Bioprocess Team Lead – Oxfordshire
We are looking for a dynamic Bioprocess Team Lead to join a growing start-up.
Salary: £55.000 - £65,000
Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK
As Bioprocess Team Lead, you will drive the design, development, and realisation of their bioreactor platform You will influence strategy, lead the bioprocessing department, and oversee key projects. Working closely with the executive team, you will define objectives and deliver innovative bioprocessing solutions that accelerate commercialisation.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong expertise in bioreactors and bioprocess development, and are excited about the future of biomanufacturing, apply now!
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Sponsorship available for the right candidate.
Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.
We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.
🚀 Our Mission
To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.
🔎 Our Core Values
Challenge
We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.
Collaboration
We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.
Commitment
We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.
💡 Our Purpose
To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.
🌍 Our Reach
Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals & Materials
Food Technology
Clean Technology
Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering
If you're hiring or exploring your next move in STEM, we’re here to help.
