Careers

Life at Moredun

People are vital to the our success and we believe it is important to look after our staff. We offer benefits and have policies to promote a healthy lifestyle and a good work-life balance including access to a family healthcare scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme – minimum 5% contribution, Moredun contributes up to 15%
Death in service benefit
Flexi-time system
6 weeks annual leave, plus 7 public holidays and a privilege day
Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Discounts at various retailers via benefits platform
Contribution to eye care costs
Payroll Giving Scheme
Access to Credit Union and Simply Health Cash Plans

Health & Wellbeing

The Moredun Group recognises the importance of supporting staff with their health and well-being. We are committed to providing a work environment that minimises health risks and promotes positive wellbeing. We recognise the importance of helping our staff balance their work and home lives by offering flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their work commitments with other priorities.

Equality & Diversity

The Moredun Group is fully committed to respect and fair treatment for everyone, eliminating discrimination and actively promoting equality of opportunity and delivering fairness to all. We are committed to providing a working environment in which employees can realise their full potential irrespective of their gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, part-time status, age, religion, beliefs, or politics.

Employee Voice

A Team of Many Talents

In our organisation, science is at the heart of what we do, with roles like Principal Investigators, Study Directors, Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers, Research Assistants, and Laboratory Managers and Technicians leading the way in our labs and research. However, supporting our science requires a diverse and talented team, each bringing essential skills to make our work possible. These roles include:

Administrators who manage daily operations
Archivists who maintain and organize key records
Bioservices who look after our animals and farm
Catering to keep the workforce fed and watered
Cleaners who keep our work spaces clean
Engineers who keep our equipment and facilities functional
Finance Officers who ensure responsible budget management
Gardeners who enhance our spaces
Graphic Designers who bring our science to life visually
Health and Safety professionals who make sure we operate safely
Human Resources who support our people
IT who power our technology needs
Knowledge Exchange specialists who share our findings
Librarians who provide information resources to support scientific research
Pathologists who provide crucial analytical insights
Purchasing and Stores teams who manage our supplies
Quality Assurance who carry out audits and ensure the correct standards
Security who keep our site secure
Veterinarians who care for our animals

Each role, from research to resource management, plays an essential part in driving our mission forward. This collaboration makes our scientific impact possible.

Opportunities

We have a range of role types whether you are just starting out or have a wealth of skills and experience.

Early Careers

Nurturing people with a passion for science and education

We are pleased to offer work experience opportunities for school pupils. Due to limited capacity, we can only offer a restricted number of places.

Our work experience programme is currently closed but we will be accepting applications again in 2025.