Latest Research Scientist Jobs

Research Scientist (Machine Learning), Lausanne

A Research Scientist in Machine Learning will develop novel AI models and algorithms to accelerate drug discovery, working in an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. The role involves designing deep learning architectures, training models on biological and chemical data, and collaborating to solve complex problems in computational biology and chemistry.

Isomorphic Labs United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

ML Research Engineer, London

This role involves translating research concepts into practical AI implementations, optimizing models, and collaborating with scientists and engineers to advance drug discovery. You will work on state-of-the-art ML models, design experiments, and develop specialized tools to support the team's innovative projects.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Scientist, Oncology

This role involves planning, designing, and executing real-world evidence studies to support the commercial success and market positioning of GSK's oncology products. The Director will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the generation of high-quality, scientifically credible evidence that meets regulatory and payer requirements.

GSK

On-site Permanent

Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Scientist, Oncology

This role involves planning and executing real-world evidence studies to support the commercial success of GSK's oncology products. The Director will work closely with medical and commercial teams to ensure that evidence is aligned with regulatory and payer requirements, and will be responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

GSK

On-site Permanent

Member of Technical Staff

This role involves developing and refining generative machine learning models to design functional proteins, with close integration between model development and real-world wet lab validation. The work is highly interdisciplinary, combining deep learning with synthetic biology, requiring rapid iteration based on experimental feedback. A strong emphasis is placed on robust, production-quality code, scalable data pipelines, and performance optimization across hardware and models.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Member of Technical Staff, Applied AI

Member of Technical Staff, Applied AIThe opportunityWe are looking for a Member of Technical Staff with deep expertise in generative modelling to work at the interface between our frontier models and the customers who depend on them. You will join...

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Head of Early Discovery

Your work will change lives. Including your own.The impact You'll MakeThe Head of Early Discovery will lead strategic initiatives to accelerate drug discovery by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, data-driven decision-making, and innovative scientific approaches. This role is pivotal in shaping Recursion’s...

Recursion United Kingdom

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

Scientist in Translational Pathology, Oncology

This role involves working in a lab-based GCP environment, supporting translational pathology and biomarker programs. Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, managing clinical and research specimens, performing laboratory assays, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure laboratory activities align with project needs.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Scientist or Associate Principal Scientist Metabolist Team

This role involves conducting advanced in vitro and ex vivo research to identify and validate therapeutic targets for obesity. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, designing and implementing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to drug discovery projects across multiple sites.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Protein Scientist

A Senior Protein Scientist will lead and support drug discovery projects in biologics and antibodies, designing and executing protein biochemistry experiments across expression, purification, and characterisation. The role involves mentoring junior scientists, managing client interactions, and working across multiple projects in a dynamic research environment.

Taylorollinson Macclesfield, United Kingdom £38,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves leading the development and validation of advanced molecular assays such as RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS to support clinical biomarker strategies across Moderna’s therapeutic pipeline. The scientist will work hands-on in assay design, optimization, and data interpretation, ensuring compliance with GCLP standards while integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical insights. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to translating molecular data into actionable decisions for drug development.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

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 clinical-stage mRNA programs in a GCL0-compliant environment. The scientist will generate high-quality PK/PD data, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across functions to advance assays from research into clinical development. Emphasis is placed on data integrity, digital innovation, and integration of emerging technologies including automation and AI-enabled workflows.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Scientist – AI for Life Sciences

This role involves applying AI and large language models to accelerate drug discovery in oncology or age-related diseases. Responsibilities include designing in silico analysis plans, conducting target identification, and collaborating with researchers and data scientists to ensure biological relevance of AI models and tools.

Owkin Paris, France

Remote Contract

Senior Scientist – AI for Life Sciences

This role involves leading AI-driven drug discovery initiatives in oncology and age-related diseases by designing in silico analysis plans, orchestrating autonomous AI workflows, and ensuring the biological relevance of AI models like Owkin K and Owkin Zero. The scientist will bridge AI and life sciences teams, triaging target candidates, refining agentic AI functions, and translating AI outputs into actionable biological insights without wet lab involvement.

Owkin Paris, France

Hybrid Permanent