Career Opportunities

As the premier, independent, European-based provider of bioanalytical services to the world’s pharmaceutical industry, we have strong ideas about how our employees help us provide top-quality, scientific service to our clients.

York Bioanalytical Solutions (part of Unilabs) has built a prestigious reputation based on consistent quality. The high standards that distinguish our service also apply to the individuals we recruit. We believe that competitive advantage is achieved through our service and our people, and we are constantly looking for individuals who can add value to our teams.

We recognise the importance of providing an environment to our employees in which the individual feels valued and able to develop to the best of their abilities. Development opportunities are actively promoted across our business. A range of internal and external training programs are available that support continuous professional growth.

We understand the need for a healthy work/life balance and therefore offer flexible working hours for our full and part-time opportunities. We pride ourselves on a highly scientific and professional focus with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our performance and reward systems are reviewed regularly to ensure we provide a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects our industry.

York Bioanalytical Solutions has two sites where we support drug development. At our site in Sandwich, Kent we conduct in vitro ADME, biotransformation and discovery bioanalysis studies. In York, we use LC-MS/MS and immunoassay techniques to perform regulated bioanalysis. Our professional teams cover the following areas:

Responsible Scientists (Study Directors) and Scientists
Laboratory Analysts
QA Auditors
Administrative Support
Marketing & Client Development

Located on the outskirts of York, we have a state-of-the-art, purpose-built laboratory and office facilities. Our in-house LC-MS/MS laboratory equipment includes Waters Xevo TQ-XS (UniSpray), Xevo TQ-S, SCIEX TQ 6500+, API 5000 and 4000 LC-MS/MS systems, Hamilton Microlab Star robots, Spark Holland Symbiosis, Shimadzu Nexera, Waters UPC2 and Waters Acquity UPLC I-Class systems. Our immunoassay facility is equipped with the latest automated systems (MSD) and plate reading technology. All our services are supported by the latest LIMS, electronic laboratory notebook and IT systems.

Our Discovery and Metabolism Services group is at the renowned Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent. Housed in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities the Discovery and Metabolism services group utilises high-resolution mass spectrometers (Waters Vion IMS QTof, Thermo LTQ Orbitrap and Waters Q-ToF), SCIEX TQ 6500+, API 4000 and 5000 LC-MS/MS systems, Waters Acquity UPLC, Agilent 1290 Hi-Res LC and Hamilton Microlab Star Robotic systems.

As a part of Unilabs, Europe’s leading provider of digitally driven diagnostics, we have a CARE BIG culture. We aim to be at the heart and start of all effective treatment decisions for patients around the world. To learn more about our Culture Building Behaviours and what it’s like to work at a company where cultural and scientific excellence combine to deliver powerful diagnostics, visit Unilabs and the Care Big blog.

Email your CV and cover letter to General Recruitment Enquiries

Head of Delivery (Chromatographic Bioanalysis)

Deadline: 01 June 2026

We are seeking an experienced Head of Delivery (Chromatographic Bioanalysis) to join our senior leadership team at our York site. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing chromatographic bioanalysis delivery across pre-clinical and clinical studies, ensuring right-first-time, compliant throughput in line with GLP/GCP and ICH M10 requirements. You will set clear operating standards and priorities, translate capacity into calm and efficient delivery, and drive quality, consistency, and performance across the Delivery Team. As a senior site leader, you will play a key role in shaping the operating model, developing talent, and delivering overall site objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance. This is a senior appointment, with title and package commensurate with experience. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

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Assistant Accountant

Deadline: 23 January 2026

The function of the Assistant Accountant is to assist in the maintenance of accurate accounting records to reflect all business transactions undertaken by York Bioanalytical Solutions and Unilabs Ltd, in order to assist with the smooth and efficient running of the businesses and to enable the preparation of accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements. You will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller (York) who in turn reports directly to the–Head of Finance – Pharma. You will also have a dotted reporting line to the Financial Controller in London which will require you to have the ability to work with a remote team.

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Administrative Assistant

Deadline: 23 January 2026

The function of the Administrative Assistant is to perform secretarial and administrative duties and maintain general systems and procedures at York Bioanalytical Solutions to assist with the smooth and efficient running of the business. The role encompasses two specific support functions – General Admin and Deputy Archivist.

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Metabolite Identification Expert - Sandwich, Kent

Deadline: 01 December 2025

Following significant expansion of our DMPK section, we require an experienced scientist to join our friendly, professional team. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the delivery of metabolite characterisation studies in support of human or animal health drug discovery and development, at our facility at Discovery Park in Sandwich, Kent.

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