Hardware & Science Jobs at Startups in Cambridge, UK
Cambridge has 3 open hardware and science roles at 2 early-stage startups, 1 of them remote.
The open roles
- Principal/Senior Assay Development Scientist - Genetic Code Expansion: Cambridge, Lead, posted 14 August 2026.
- Lead Scientist - Novel Biomolecule Process Development : Cambridge, Lead, posted 16 June 2026.
- SOC-IP Architect: remote, posted 7 November 2025.
The hiring market
Industries
Biotech and life sciences (2) and robotics and manufacturing (1) startups have most of the openings.
What hardware and science work involves at an early-stage startup
You are often the first person to build, test or fix the thing. Lab and field work sit side by side, and results feed straight back into the design. A large employer would give you one instrument and one protocol, and an early startup gives you the whole bench.
Experience level
Open roles by the experience the posting asks for.
2 jobsSort
Questions people ask
Which startups are hiring hardware and science roles in Cambridge?
Constructive Bio (2 roles) and Baya Systems (1) have the most; 2 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
1 of these 3 roles are remote.