Latest Research Associate Jobs

(Senior) Scientist, Plant Metabolic Engineering

This role involves developing metabolic engineering and synthetic biology strategies to optimise plant respiratory activity, energy status, and redox balance. Work is conducted in plant cell cultures and whole plants using iterative design–build–test–learn cycles, with translation from lab to real-world applications supported by multi-omics phenotyping and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The scientist will drive IP generation and contribute to commercialising innovations in sustainable agriculture and plant-based production.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Infrastructure Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable IT infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and cloud environments. The Infrastructure Engineer will support core services including servers, storage, virtualisation, backup, and disaster recovery, with a focus on enabling enterprise applications, scientific research, and AI workloads. Collaboration with cybersecurity, network, and software engineering teams ensures resilient and automated infrastructure solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

Provide on-site service, maintenance, and breakdown repair for advanced medical diagnostic systems used in NHS and private laboratories. Work directly with laboratory staff to resolve technical issues and ensure optimal system performance. Receive full product training and support a market-leading provider of diagnostic equipment.

TRS Consulting Falkirk, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Business Development Manager, Biomedical Solutions Sales

This role involves managing key customer accounts and driving new business by selling multi-vendor service contracts in biomedical, ultrasound, and endoscopy product lines. The candidate will identify sales opportunities, represent the company at events, and develop proposals to exceed regional targets. It is a home-based position with a focus on relationship-building and market expansion within the healthcare technology sector.

TRS Consulting Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Computational Sciences (Multiple Roles) Industrial Placement, 2027

This industrial placement at GSK offers hands-on experience in computational sciences, with roles in Systems Toxicology, Quantitative Toxicology, and Cheminformatics. You will work on real projects, apply advanced techniques, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support drug discovery and development.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Analytical and Synthetic Chemistry (Multiple Roles) Industrial Placement, 2027

This 12-month industrial placement offers hands-on experience in either Analytical or Synthetic Chemistry within GSK’s R&D environment in Stevenage. In the Analytical role, you’ll use techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR in a GMP setting to support medicine development. The Synthetic Chemistry role involves designing and running experiments to create new compounds, working alongside experienced scientists in a multidisciplinary team. Both roles emphasize technical skill development, project ownership, and real-world impact in drug discovery.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves providing medical leadership in oncology clinical development for genitourinary (GU) cancers, with responsibility for medical monitoring, safety oversight, and clinical data interpretation across trials. The Medical Director integrates physician expertise into study design, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional decision-making, working within a global matrix team. The position requires deep oncology knowledge, experience in clinical trial conduct, and strong collaboration with internal teams and external experts.

GSK

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves providing medical leadership in oncology clinical development, specifically for genitourinary (GU) cancers. The Medical Director will lead medical monitoring, contribute to protocol design, interpret clinical data, and ensure patient safety across clinical trials. They will work closely with cross-functional teams, engage with external experts, and support regulatory submissions and scientific communications within a global pharmaceutical environment.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Hematology

This role involves leading medical oversight and clinical development for oncology and hematology programs, with responsibilities spanning study design, safety monitoring, data interpretation, and regulatory engagement. The Medical Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external experts to ensure clinical integrity and patient-centered decision-making in late-stage drug development. The position requires deep expertise in hematology-oncology and experience in Phase I–III trials within a pharmaceutical or biotech setting.

GSK PLN 455,250 – PLN 758,750 pa

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Hematology

The Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Hematology is a physician-led role focused on guiding clinical strategy and medical oversight in oncology drug development. This position involves leading medical monitoring, interpreting clinical and safety data, contributing to protocol design, and engaging with investigators and regulatory bodies. The role operates within cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety and clinical integrity across Phase I–III trials in hematology and oncology.

GSK United States

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Hematology

This role involves leading medical oversight in oncology clinical development, focusing on hematology. The Medical Director will guide study design, ensure patient safety, interpret clinical data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external experts. It emphasizes physician leadership in trials from Phase I–III, with a strong focus on real-world impact and regulatory engagement.

GSK £222,750 – £371,250 pa

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Hematology

Serves as the physician lead within the oncology clinical development team, providing medical expertise to design, conduct, and interpret clinical studies in hematology oncology. Responsible for medical monitoring, safety oversight, protocol development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure patient safety and clinical integrity. Engages with investigators and regulatory bodies, contributing to regulatory submissions and scientific communications.

GSK

Global Clinical Operations (Multiple Roles and Locations) Industrial Placement, 2027

This industrial placement at GSK offers hands-on experience in various roles within Global Clinical Operations, including project management, clinical sciences, and supply chain. You will work on live projects, develop technical and business skills, and gain insights into the pharmaceutical industry's drug development and clinical trial processes.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom