Latest Research Scientist Jobs

(Senior) Group Leader, Advanced Genome Technologies - Plant Biology Institute

Lead a flagship research programme in advanced genome technologies and next-generation plant transformation, focusing on novel DNA/RNA delivery, plant regeneration, and high-throughput engineering. Build and manage an interdisciplinary team within a newly established, rapidly scaling plant sciences institute, driving scientific innovation from lab to real-world impact. Collaborate across AI, automation, and commercialisation teams to translate breakthroughs in plant biotechnology into scalable, sustainable solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Leader / Senior Scientist (Medicinal Drug Design), Cambridge, MA

Lead or contribute to drug discovery projects at the intersection of medicinal chemistry and AI, guiding programs from initiation to candidate selection. Collaborate closely with machine learning scientists to refine AI-driven drug design models and drive innovation in synthetic organic chemistry. Play a key role in shaping next-generation therapeutic development through strategic input, CRO management, and intellectual property generation.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Chin Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

This role involves designing and executing high-throughput genome engineering experiments and scalable phenotypic measurements in bacterial systems to generate training data for multi-modal biological models. The researcher will work at the intersection of wet-lab biology and AI, collaborating closely with computational scientists to build and validate models. The position emphasizes method development, data generation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and mentorship within a cutting-edge synthetic biology institute.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves leading the development and validation of advanced molecular assays—including RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS-based methods—for clinical biomarker programs at Moderna. The scientist will drive end-to-end assay lifecycle management, ensure compliance with GCLP and regulatory standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to generate high-quality genomic data. A key focus is integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical insights to support drug development and inform future pipeline strategies.

Moderna

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, Oncology Data Science (Translational Science)

Develop and validate machine learning models to predict clinical outcomes from tumor molecular states using multimodal data including single-cell, spatial omics, and real-world clinical datasets. Collaborate with wet-lab scientists and clinicians to test in-silico perturbations and inform oncology drug development decisions. Build reproducible, scalable tooling within a cross-functional translational science team.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom €74,250 – €123,750 pa

Principal Scientist, Oncology Data Science (Translational Science)

Lead the development of machine learning models to predict clinical outcomes from in silico tumor perturbations by integrating multimodal data including single-cell, spatial omics, and real-world clinical records. Collaborate with wet-lab scientists and clinicians to validate models and generate testable oncological hypotheses. Contribute to scalable, reproducible tooling and advance causal inference methods in a high-impact translational research environment.

GSK United States US$121,275 – US$202,125 pa

Biomedical and Health AI Scientist (KTP Associate)

Develop an AI-powered biomarker discovery engine using multi-modal biomedical data including medical images, EHRs, wearables, and multi-omics to advance precision medicine. Work across University of Essex and Hurdle to integrate state-of-the-art AI with healthcare data, focusing on temporal modelling and cost-effective discovery. Contribute to academic research and knowledge transfer.

University of Essex London, Paddington, Hybrid, London, W2 1HU, United Kingdom £39 pa

Contract

Senior Scientist - ELN & Data Specialist, Global Technical Development

This role involves hands-on administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) platform to support R&D and Technical Development laboratories. The scientist will define ELN standards, design workflows and templates, integrate systems, and develop data repositories to enable data-driven decision-making. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure compliance, data integrity, and effective use of the ELN across scientific operations.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Bank Biomedical Scientist

Bank Biomedical Scientist/Spire Manchester / 0 HoursSpire Manchester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to join the team on a Bank 0-hour contract.Duties and responsibilities:To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within specialty of...

Spire Healthcare Manchester, United Kingdom

Scientist 2 - Analytical

Perform analytical testing on medical devices, skincare products, and raw materials using techniques like HPLC, FTIR, and ICP-MS. Support method development, validation, and compliance with ISO 13485 and GMP standards. Contribute to R&D projects, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure accurate data reporting and documentation in a regulated environment.

Carbon 60 Deeside, Clwyd, United Kingdom £132 – £142 pd

On-site Contract

Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

This role involves developing machine learning models grounded in quantum chemistry to accelerate small-molecule drug discovery. The scientist will create synthetic datasets using quantum mechanical methods, build scalable and reproducible ML pipelines, and collaborate with computational and experimental teams to model molecular energetics and protein–ligand interactions. Work contributes directly to drug design tools at Roche, with opportunities for scientific publication and open-source contributions.

Roche Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

Develop machine learning models grounded in quantum chemistry to accelerate small-molecule drug discovery. Create synthetic datasets using quantum mechanics and build scalable, deployable pipelines integrated into molecular design tools. Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists to advance drug discovery through publications and open-source contributions.

Roche

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Engineer, ML Systems

This role involves building and optimizing the machine learning systems that power frontier AI research in life sciences, focusing on distributed training, GPU acceleration, and scalable experiment infrastructure. The engineer will work deeply within the research team to enable rapid iteration on novel biological models using unique, large-scale datasets. The position emphasizes system reliability, performance optimization, and direct impact on scientific discovery through close collaboration with researchers and engineers.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Production Sequencing Lead

This role leads the end-to-end sample-to-sequence pipeline for the Trillion Gene Atlas, managing high-throughput DNA processing from extraction through to sequencing dispatch. The individual will translate R&D protocols into scalable production workflows, drive continuous operational improvements using Lean/Six Sigma, and lead a team within a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. They will also evaluate and integrate emerging sequencing technologies and automation to scale throughput and reliability.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent