Latest Genomics Jobs

Senior Director, Translational Genetics

Leads a team of translational genetics scientists to integrate genetic, genomic, and clinical data in support of drug discovery and development. Focuses on addressing key translational questions using statistical genetics and innovative analytical approaches across therapeutic areas such as respiratory, immunology, and neurodegeneration. Works within cross-functional teams and establishes external collaborations to advance GSK's R&D pipeline.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Director, Translational Genetics

Leads a team of translational genetics scientists to drive data-driven insights supporting drug discovery and development across key therapeutic areas. Applies advanced statistical genetics and integrates genomics and clinical data to address translational questions. Fosters innovation, external collaborations, and scientific leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.

GSK US$207,075 – US$345,125 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Computational Biology – Early Discovery

Lead a team of computational biologists to identify and validate novel oncology targets using integrated phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, and proteomics data. Develop and scale methods for target discovery in oncology and immunological diseases, collaborating closely with biologists, data scientists, and engineers. Drive data strategy and present findings to stakeholders to advance drug discovery programs.

Recursion United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, qualifying, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RT-qPCR—to support clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies within a GCLp-compliant environment. The scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data generation, maintain regulatory compliance, and integrate emerging digital and automation technologies into workflows. A strong focus on reagent management, assay documentation, and continuous process improvement is central to the position.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Manager, Computational Biology (Early Oncology)

Lead a team of computational biologists to integrate multi-omics data for oncology target discovery and validation, while actively contributing to data analysis and cross-functional decision-making. Develop biomarker strategies and patient stratification approaches to guide therapeutic development. Collaborate closely with biologists, chemists, and clinical teams to advance drug programs using high-dimensional datasets and scalable computational methods.

Recursion United Kingdom US$151,800 – US$230,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RNA isolation—to support mRNA-based clinical programs. The scientist will work within GCL0-compliant (GCLP) frameworks to generate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adoption of digital tools and automation are key to advancing clinical trial execution and analytical processes.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Bioinformatician

This role involves developing and implementing bioinformatics algorithms to analyse genomic and transcriptomic data from complex plant genomes. The bioinformatician will translate biological research questions into computational analyses, apply machine learning to predict phenotypic outcomes, and collaborate closely with engineering and research teams to integrate tools into scalable pipelines. The position is embedded within a multidisciplinary plant science institute focused on global food security and sustainability.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior / Principal Bioinformatician

Process and analyse multi-omic clinical datasets including RNAseq, NGS, and proteomics to derive biological insights supporting drug development decisions. Develop and optimise computational pipelines, integrate omics data with clinical variables, and contribute to scientific reporting and publications. Work autonomously within a collaborative, science-driven team across therapy areas such as oncology, neuro, and inflammation.

Hays Life Sciences London, United Kingdom

Bioinformatician - Pathogen

This role involves developing and refining bioinformatics workflows to analyse whole genome and metagenomic sequencing data for infectious disease diagnostics. The bioinformatician will work closely with wet lab scientists to interpret complex datasets, focusing on taxonomic classification, antimicrobial resistance prediction, and strain characterisation. The position supports a translational research initiative aiming to deploy scalable diagnostic tools globally.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

A Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will define data requirements for AI models, design biologically sound datasets and evaluations, and ensure data integrity in training foundational genomic models. The role involves close collaboration with deep learning and engineering teams to validate model performance and biological relevance. Work focuses on sequence analysis, annotation, and evolutionary-scale data interpretation to support therapeutic discovery.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bioinformatics Scientist

This role involves transforming large-scale, complex biological data—primarily microbiomes—into annotated, model-ready resources for AI-driven discovery. The scientist will develop novel methods to analyse non-standard genomic data, ensure data integrity, and contribute to tools that guide global biodiversity sampling. Work spans prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with a focus on innovation where traditional tools fall short.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Scientist Biomarker Lead

This role involves designing and delivering biomarker strategies and assays to support clinical development in respiratory and immunologic diseases. The scientist will lead biomarker studies using human biospecimens, interpret complex datasets, and provide evidence-based recommendations to guide trial design and patient selection. Working at the interface of lab science and clinical development, the role emphasizes assay development, cross-functional collaboration, and the application of advanced translational technologies.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom