IT Infrastructure Engineer

About Relation

Relation is an end-to-end biotechnology company developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in unprecedented ways, discovering therapies to treat some of life’s most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell multi-omics directly from patient tissue, functional assays, and machine learning to drive disease understanding, from cause to cure.

This year, we’ve embarked on an exciting double collaboration with GSK to tackle fibrosis and osteoarthritis, alongside advancing our own internal osteoporosis programme. By combining our cutting-edge machine learning capabilities with their deep expertise in drug discovery, this partnership underscores our commitment to pioneering science and delivering impactful therapies to patients.

We are rapidly scaling our technology and discovery teams, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the most innovative TechBio companies. Be part of our dynamic, interdisciplinary teams, collaborating closely to redefine the boundaries of possibility in drug discovery. Our state-of-the-art wet and dry laboratories, located in the heart of London, provide an exceptional environment to foster interdisciplinarity and turn groundbreaking ideas into positive impact for patients.

We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. Relation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. We cultivate innovation through collaboration, empowering every team member to do their best work and develop to their highest potential.

By joining Relation, you will be part of an exceptionally talented team, with extraordinary leverage to advance the field of drug discovery. Your work will shape our culture, strategic direction, and, most importantly, positively impact patients’ lives.

The opportunity

Join our Engineering team as an IT Infrastructure Engineer, working at the intersection of cutting-edge science and technology. As a part of the team, you will collaborate with our machine learning, data science, and wet lab teams to build and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers our scientific discoveries.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems supporting core organisational functions.
• Monitor, maintain, and support servers, networks, firewalls, networked laboratory equipment and cloud accounts.
• Manage user accounts, privileges, and permissions.
• Implement system upgrades, patches, and regular maintenance.
• Promote cyber security practices across the organisation.

Professionally, you have

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in IT operations.
• In-depth technical understanding of IT infrastructure components (servers, networks).
• Proven experience administering Unix/Linux/Windows machines.
• Proven experience promoting cyber security practices.
• Proven experience with MDM software and Identity Management Systems.

Personally, you are

• A great team player.
• A clear communicator.
• Driven by impact.
• Humble and hungry to learn.
• Motivated and curious.
• Passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives.

Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will have a direct impact on advancing our understanding of genetics and disease risk, supporting our mission to get transformative medicines to patients. Together, we're not just doing research; we're setting new standards in the field of machine learning and genetics. The patient is waiting!

Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Relation does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or employees, and any CVs sent will become the property of Relation. We will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.