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

This role involves servicing and repairing advanced medical diagnostic systems in NHS and private laboratory settings. The engineer will troubleshoot on-site, provide technical support, and liaise with laboratory staff. Full product training is provided, and the role requires some weekend work due to a five-day-in-seven schedule.

TRS Consulting Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6GS, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

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

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

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

This role involves servicing and repairing advanced medical diagnostic systems in NHS and private laboratory settings. The engineer will perform on-site maintenance, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver customer support across pathology and clinical chemistry departments. Full product training is provided, and the role requires a flexible schedule including weekend work.

TRS Consulting Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

Provide on-site service and repair for advanced medical diagnostic systems used in NHS and private laboratories. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver customer support to laboratory managers and technicians. Receive full product training and work across a range of high-value scientific equipment, with a focus on reliability and customer satisfaction.

TRS Consulting Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Hematology

This role involves providing medical leadership in oncology clinical development, with responsibilities spanning study design, medical monitoring, safety oversight, and data interpretation. The Medical Director will integrate physician-level insights into clinical trials, collaborate with cross-functional teams and external experts, and contribute to regulatory submissions and scientific communications. The position emphasizes patient-centered decision-making and real-world impact in cancer treatment innovation.

GSK £222,750 – £371,250 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves providing medical leadership within oncology clinical development, specifically in genitourinary (GU) cancers. The Medical Director will lead medical monitoring, ensure patient safety, contribute to study design and regulatory interactions, and interpret clinical data to inform decision-making. They will work closely with cross-functional teams and external experts to advance GSK’s oncology pipeline with a focus on high unmet need areas.

GSK Switzerland

Hybrid Permanent

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves leading medical oversight and clinical strategy for genitourinary (GU) oncology trials within GSK’s R&D pipeline. The Medical Director provides physician-level expertise in study design, safety monitoring, data interpretation, and regulatory engagement, ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. They collaborate with cross-functional teams and external experts to advance innovative cancer treatments through clinical development.

GSK £189,750 – £316,250 pa

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves leading medical strategy and oversight for genitourinary (GU) oncology clinical trials within GSK’s R&D pipeline. The Medical Director provides physician-level expertise in study design, real-time safety monitoring, data interpretation, and regulatory engagement, ensuring patient safety and clinical integrity. They work cross-functionally within a matrix team to advance innovative cancer therapies from development through to regulatory submission and scientific dissemination.

GSK £189,750 – £316,250 pa

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves providing medical leadership within oncology clinical development for genitourinary (GU) cancers, focusing on study design, medical monitoring, and safety oversight. The physician will interpret clinical and safety data, contribute to regulatory submissions, and engage with investigators and external experts. Working within a cross-functional team, the role ensures patient safety and clinical integrity across trials while supporting GSK’s mission to advance innovative cancer treatments.

GSK

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