Latest Research Scientist 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

Scientist, Enzymology - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves developing and optimising high-throughput enzyme assays to characterise plant protein variants for improved crop yield and climate resilience. The scientist will work at the intersection of enzymology, protein engineering, and automation, collaborating with AI and robotics teams to build scalable biochemical workflows. The position focuses on translating computational protein designs into experimentally validated candidates for agricultural innovation.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Central Monitor (Data Surveillance Lead)

The Central Monitor (CM) is responsible for overseeing clinical trials through centralized monitoring, ensuring data quality, identifying risks, and enhancing trial oversight. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, configure monitoring technology, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Novartis India

Central Monitor (Data Surveillance Lead)

The Central Monitor (CM) is responsible for overseeing clinical trials through centralized monitoring, ensuring data quality, identifying risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include executing monitoring strategies, conducting data surveillance, and supporting risk management processes.

Novartis

Medical Director-Oncology Clinical Development - GI

This role involves leading medical monitoring and safety oversight for gastrointestinal (GI) oncology clinical trials, contributing to study design, data interpretation, and regulatory interactions. The Medical Director integrates physician-level expertise into clinical development, working within cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety and scientific integrity. The position plays a key role in translating clinical data into actionable insights for advancing cancer treatments with high unmet need.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom US$222,750 – US$371,250 pa

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Lung & Head/Neck Cancers

The Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development, focuses on lung and head/neck cancers, providing medical expertise and clinical judgement to design, conduct, and interpret clinical studies. Key responsibilities include medical monitoring, safety oversight, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety and clinical integrity.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom £222,750 – £371,250 pa

Research Fellow in Optical Biomedical Instrumentation Development

This role involves developing next-generation hyperspectral near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technologies for investigating human brain health and development. Responsibilities include designing, optimizing, and validating advanced optical instrumentation and software, as well as collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, physicists, neuroscientists, and clinicians.

UCL London, United Kingdom £46 – £54 pa

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Sr. Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays - Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves developing, validating, and executing ligand-binding and cell-based assays to support mRNA medicine development. The candidate will generate pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity data in a regulated GcLP environment, manage critical reagent characterization, and contribute to clinical sample testing using Watson LIMS. The position emphasizes scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and collaboration within a high-performance team advancing novel bioanalytical assays.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays - Ligand Binding Assays

Develops and validates ligand-binding and cell-based assays to support clinical programs for mRNA medicines. Performs pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity testing in compliance with GcLP, using platforms like Thermo Watson LIMS. Contributes to assay development, reagent management, and regulatory documentation in a fast-paced, innovative lab environment.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

International Technical Sales Manager

This role involves driving international sales of advanced scientific imaging systems, focusing on super-resolution microscopy. The candidate will manage complex sales cycles, support a global distributor network, and engage directly with researchers and procurement teams. Key responsibilities include technical presentations, system demonstrations, and gathering market feedback to inform product development.

Anonymous Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Shift Laboratory Analyst

The Shift Laboratory Analyst will work in a high-throughput laboratory, preparing and analysing samples, performing wet chemical and instrumental analysis, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The role involves supporting quality activities and technical projects, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to procedures.

Talent STEM Ltd Ts146Rd, United Kingdom £29,000 – £38,400 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Technical Program Manager (DDMR), Cambridge, MA

This role involves managing small molecule drug discovery programs, facilitating collaboration between the Cambridge and London offices, and supporting the AI-first drug design process. Responsibilities include program planning, risk management, budget monitoring, and stakeholder communication.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Staff Software Engineer (Inference Platform), London

This role involves leading the reliability and scalability of AI/ML infrastructure for biotech applications, focusing on GPU/TPU systems, workload orchestration, and inference services. The engineer will overhaul monitoring, improve CI/CD stability, and ensure robust platform performance to support cutting-edge drug discovery research. Close collaboration with research and applied ML teams is central to the role.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Assistant Professor in Plant Functional Genomics

The role involves teaching and conducting research in plant functional genomics, focusing on molecular responses to abiotic stress, epigenetic changes, and plant resilience to climate change. The successful candidate will have expertise in -omics techniques, bioinformatics, and plant model organisms like Arabidopsis.

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Dublin - Ireland, Republic Of Ireland, United Kingdom €43 – €103 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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