Latest Research Jobs

Research Associate, Primary Pharmacology

This role involves developing and optimizing cell-based and biochemical assays to support small molecule drug discovery, with a focus on compound characterization and candidate identification. The scientist will work in a high-throughput, automated lab environment, generating decision-ready data in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes hands-on experimentation, assay innovation, and integration within a multidisciplinary drug discovery pipeline.

Recursion Crathes, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £41,000 – £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Research Associate - Biology Automation

This role involves developing and running automated biochemical and cell-based assays to support drug discovery projects. You will work on a leading-edge automation platform, ensuring high-quality data and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive small molecule therapeutics development.

Recursion Crathes, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Pipeline Project Manager

The Research Pipeline Project Manager will lead and coordinate cross-functional pre-clinical research projects, partnering with scientists and clinical teams to advance scientific priorities. Responsibilities include end-to-end planning, risk management, and driving improvements in team efficiency and transparency.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Pipeline Project Manager

The Research Pipeline Project Manager will lead and coordinate cross-functional pre-clinical research projects, partnering with scientists and clinical teams to advance scientific priorities. Responsibilities include end-to-end planning, risk management, and driving improvements in project delivery processes, with a focus on patient impact and team collaboration.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Research Scientist (Applied LLMs), London

This role involves advancing drug discovery by applying Large Language Models to complex biological and chemical challenges. The Research Scientist will develop and refine LLM-driven methods, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to cutting-edge AI models that accelerate scientific breakthroughs. The position emphasizes innovation in model architecture, post-training techniques, and real-world application of AI in computational biology.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Scientist (Machine Learning), London

A Research Scientist in Machine Learning will develop novel deep learning models and algorithms to advance drug discovery at Isomorphic Labs. Working in an interdisciplinary environment, the role involves designing AI architectures, training models on biological and chemical data, and collaborating with scientists to solve complex problems in digital biology. The work directly contributes to building a cutting-edge AI-driven drug design engine.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Associate - Service Fulfillment

Nuclera is a venture-backed, founder-driven biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. The company’s mission is to improve human health by making proteins accessible. We are beginning this mission through the launch of our eProtein...

Nuclera Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Intern (Flow Matching models)

The role involves collaborating with the Biomedical team to conduct research on generative models, particularly flow matching models, for drug discovery. Responsibilities include surveying existing approaches, building workflows, and contributing to research reviews and findings.

Owkin Paris, France

On-site Internship

Principal Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

This role involves leading high-parameter spectral flow cytometry activities in a GCLP-compliant clinical laboratory, generating immunophenotyping and functional immune profiling data from PBMC and whole blood samples to support mRNA-based clinical development. The scientist will independently execute and analyze complex assays, contribute to assay development and validation, and ensure regulatory compliance while leveraging advanced platforms like the Cytek Aurora. Opportunities exist to engage with digital tools and generative AI for data interpretation and workflow optimization within a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Scientist – Protein Scientist

The role involves hands-on work in protein biochemistry, including expressing, purifying, and characterizing antibodies and protein constructs. The successful candidate will also perform bioconjugate generation, analytical QC, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize conjugation workflows and evaluate conjugates.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Principal Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

This role involves generating and analyzing high-parameter flow cytometry data from clinical trial samples to support immunology research in a GCLP-compliant environment. The scientist will operate advanced spectral flow platforms like the Cytek Aurora, perform ex vivo immune functional assays, and ensure data integrity through rigorous documentation and compliance. Emphasis is placed on innovation through AI-enabled tools, assay development, and mentoring within a collaborative, regulated laboratory setting.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Scientist - Biologics Engineering - Protein Engineering and Novel Modalities - Novel Modalities R&I

This role involves designing and characterising innovative biologics, particularly multivalent and multi-specific formats and inhaled delivery. You will lead in silico design, integrate wet-lab data, and collaborate with ML scientists and experimentalists to translate digital concepts into validated molecules, accelerating the discovery pipeline.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bioinformatics Research Scientist

This role involves analysing and interpreting complex biological and high-throughput screening datasets, developing and optimising automated data analysis tools, and supporting laboratory-based screening activities. The position requires strong computational skills and some hands-on lab work, contributing to the identification and optimisation of novel therapeutic molecules.

VRS UK Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Associate

The Senior Research Associate will support a dynamic research team focused on cellular rejuvenation and aging. Responsibilities include conducting advanced cellular assays, developing innovative lab techniques, and providing technical training and mentorship. The role involves hands-on experimental work, troubleshooting, and collaborating across multiple projects.

Altos Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom £47,000 – £61,900 pa

On-site Permanent

Head of Research and Development

We’re partnering with a market-leader in the Ophthalmology sector, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of R&D (Research & Development)!The successful candidate will lead R&D strategy, manage a multidisciplinary team, and work closely with key internal functions to...

Evolve Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent