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Analytical Network Strategy Senior Director

This role involves developing and executing the analytical network strategy for GSK's supply chain, ensuring alignment with quality objectives. Responsibilities include defining QC testing principles, driving innovation in QC testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate analytical testing into the end-to-end supply chain process.

GSK £202,125 – £336,875 pa
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Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Lung

The Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Lung is a senior physician leader responsible for providing medical oversight, strategic clinical insight, and patient-centered guidance across clinical studies. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring patient safety, and engaging with external scientific experts to advance oncology drug development programs.

GSK United Kingdom

(Senior) Computational Genomics Scientist, Algorithms & AI/ML

Design and develop computational algorithms and AI/ML methods to translate metagenomic sequencing data into actionable clinical and public health insights. Focus on taxonomic classification, antimicrobial resistance prediction, and scalable workflow integration within a multidisciplinary team. Work leverages long-read sequencing and large-scale pathogen genomic datasets to advance diagnostic tools.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Computational Biologist

As a Computational Biologist at EIT, you will work on translating scientific discoveries into real-world applications, focusing on areas like health, medical science, generative biology, food security, and sustainable agriculture. You will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, technologists, and policy makers to tackle global challenges and drive innovative solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology 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 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

Principal Scientist, Immunogenicity and Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves leading scientific strategy and execution for immunogenicity and ligand binding assays (LBA) in support of Moderna’s mRNA-LNP therapeutic programs. The Principal Scientist will oversee regulated bioanalytical activities including assay development, validation, and sample analysis, ensuring compliance with GcLP, GLP, and GCP standards. The position plays a key role in clinical development by generating high-quality data to inform regulatory submissions and advance innovative medicines, with opportunities to engage in AI-enabled and digital analytical approaches.

Moderna
Hybrid Permanent

Field Service Engineer, Laboratory X-Ray Systems

This role involves servicing, installing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated laboratory X-ray systems in pharmaceutical and research environments. The position requires a background in field service or technical support with experience in high-value capital equipment and electronics.

TRS Consulting Shropshire, United Kingdom £43,000 pa

Field Service Engineer, Scientific Optical Lasers

This role involves servicing, installing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated scientific and laboratory systems used in pharmaceutical and research environments. You will work with high-value capital equipment, providing technical support and ensuring customer satisfaction.

TRS Consulting Shropshire, United Kingdom £43,000 pa

Senior Production Engineer

This hands-on role involves leading manufacturing support, process scaling, and automation for next-generation fluidic products. Responsibilities include bridging R&D to production, building and commissioning robotic cells, and optimizing processes for precision and quality.

Morgan McKinley (South West) Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £30,101 – £33,111 pa

Clinical Method Development & Validation Lead

This role involves leading the development and validation of bioanalytical methods, managing a laboratory team, and ensuring compliance with GLP and VICH guidelines. Responsibilities include method optimization, troubleshooting, staff training, and regulatory support.

Walker Cole International United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Heamatology Solutions Manager

This senior role involves leading a specialist team to deliver major diagnostic solutions in haematology and coagulation across the UK and Ireland. Responsibilities include managing the tender lifecycle, building relationships with pathology networks, and supporting product lifecycle management. The role also focuses on coaching and developing the ICS team and driving continuous improvement.

Industrious Recruitment Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £72,500 pa
On-site Permanent

Research Assistant in Cancer Vaccine Epitope Discovery & Future mRNA Manufacturing

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant (AI Scientist & Computational Cancer Biology) to join the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, working on an state of the art project funded by Advanced Research & Innovation Agency.Reporting to...

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £35 – £41 pa
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PhD Studentship - How Pathogens Emerge: Integrating Large Language Models with Comparative Genomics to Uncover the Zoonotic Potential of Bacteria

This PhD studentship involves integrating AI large language models with comparative genomics to predict the zoonotic potential of bacteria. The project aims to identify molecular signatures of host switches and develop tools for pathogen surveillance, offering training in bioinformatics, data science, and microbiology.

University of Exeter Cornwall, Penryn, South West England, United Kingdom £21 pa
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PhD Studentship: Investigating molecular mechanisms underlying resilience to dementia and age-related disorders: A multi-omic analysis of large human biobanks

This PhD studentship focuses on identifying molecular mechanisms that confer resilience to dementia and age-related disorders through multi-omic analysis of large human biobanks. The project sits at the intersection of genetics, epidemiology, and data science, involving the analysis of complex population datasets to uncover biological factors underlying cognitive health in high-risk individuals. The research aims to inform new strategies for dementia prevention and deepen understanding of healthy ageing.

University of Exeter Devon, Exeter, South West England, United Kingdom £21,805 pa
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R&D Project Manager – Biotechnology

This role involves managing and reporting on complex scientific projects, particularly two Innovate UK-funded projects, at a biotechnology company. Responsibilities include project planning, financial tracking, risk management, and coordinating with scientific teams and external partners. The position offers the opportunity to improve project management processes and support future grant applications.

Cranleigh Scientific Cringleford, Norfolk, United Kingdom