Latest Research Scientist Jobs

Scientist - Photosynthesis Assay Development

Develop and scale experimental platforms to evaluate engineered protein variants' impact on photosynthetic efficiency, photoprotection, and carbon assimilation in plants. Utilize transient expression systems, molecular biology, and advanced phenotyping to accelerate crop productivity research. Collaborate with computational scientists and protein engineers to inform downstream crop transformation decisions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Scientist - Applications Team (Pathogen)

This role involves hands-on laboratory work supporting the Pathogen Applications Team at EIT. Responsibilities include sample processing, microbiology and molecular biology workflows, qPCR, and sequencing. The position is ideal for an early-career scientist with practical lab experience looking to expand their skills in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Medical Director-Oncology Clinical Development - GI

This role involves leading medical monitoring and safety oversight for gastrointestinal (GI) oncology clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and clinical integrity. The Medical Director provides physician-level input into study design, data interpretation, and regulatory interactions, working closely with cross-functional teams and external experts. It emphasizes integration of medical expertise across clinical development, with a focus on advancing cancer treatments through innovative science and collaboration.

GSK £222,750 – £371,250 pa

Medical Director-Oncology Clinical Development - GI

This role involves leading medical monitoring and safety oversight for gastrointestinal (GI) oncology clinical trials within GSK’s global development programme. The Medical Director provides physician-level expertise in study design, data interpretation, and regulatory engagement, ensuring patient safety and clinical integrity across phases I–III. Working within a cross-functional matrix team, the role integrates medical insight into clinical strategy and collaborates with external experts and investigators to advance innovative cancer therapies.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Manager, Site Budgets and Contracts

This role involves leading the creation and management of investigator site budgets and contracts for clinical trials, using Grants Manager and FMV benchmarking tools. The candidate will oversee CRO activities, ensure budget consistency across trials, and support timely site activation by managing negotiations and identifying risks. Collaboration with legal, clinical operations, and external partners is central to ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract execution.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

(Fixed-Term) GMP Engineering Specialist

This role involves hands-on engineering support for GMP manufacturing equipment, ensuring operability and reliability across process platforms. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, project management, and continuous improvement, with a focus on mRNA manufacturing at Moderna's Harwell and Norwood facilities.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

TCTU Portfolio Trial Manager (BE-GENOMICS)

This role involves managing clinical trials, including providing support on approval processes, trial management, recruitment strategies, and data quality. The position is part of the Tayside Clinical Trials Unit (TCTU) and focuses on both new and established drug and complex intervention trials, with a lead role in the BE-Genomics trial.

University of Dundee Dundee, United Kingdom £37 – £46 pa

On-site Contract Part-time

GCP Compliance Director (Program & Study)

Lead a team of GCP Compliance Managers to ensure global clinical trials adhere to Good Clinical Practice and regulatory standards. Drive inspection readiness, audit oversight, and quality issue management across clinical development programs. Shape compliance strategy and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within a matrixed pharmaceutical environment.

Novartis London, United Kingdom £83,510 – £155,090 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Clinical Operations Executive Director, EMEA Cluster

This role involves leading the strategy and execution of clinical trials across multiple countries, ensuring high-quality data and operational excellence. Responsibilities include driving innovation, managing resources, and developing high-performing teams.

Novartis London, United Kingdom £104,790 – £194,610 pa

Senior Manager, Medical Communications

This role involves leading medical communications, publications, and medical information activities for gene therapy programs at Orchard Therapeutics. The Senior Manager will translate complex scientific data into clear, compliant materials for healthcare professionals, oversee global publication planning, manage third-party agencies, and ensure accurate responses to medical inquiries. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external experts to support clinical programs and disseminate research.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Assistant / Associate in Childhood Cancer Genomics

This role involves using ultra-long-read and hybrid sequencing technologies to explore highly repetitive DNA sequences in childhood cancer. You will develop laboratory protocols, produce sequencing data, and perform bioinformatic analysis with support from biostatisticians.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £33 – £36 pa

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Research Associate in Human Physiology Immunology and Long COVID

The role involves conducting research on the biological mechanisms of fatigue and post-exertional symptom exacerbation in Long COVID. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, physiological assessments, biological sample collection, and project coordination, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Loughborough University Loughborough University, Loughborough, Hybrid/on-Site, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £35 pa

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Research Associate in Functional Genomics

This role involves establishing and running iPSC-derived kidney and ureteric bud organoid models, using CRISPR interference to perturb candidate cis-regulatory elements, and profiling the consequences using advanced techniques like single-nucleus multiomics and CUT&RUN. You will work collaboratively with bioinformaticians and clinicians to generate and test hypotheses, and have opportunities for advanced training and independent research.

Imperial College London London, United Kingdom £50 – £59 pa

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Research Fellow in Cardio-Immunology

This role involves leading research into the immunological and thrombo-inflammatory mechanisms underlying Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a stress-induced 'broken heart syndrome'. The postholder will work within a translational team to define immune responses across patient recovery stages and investigate microcirculatory pro-thrombotic states. Collaboration with immunology, thrombosis, bioinformatics, and clinical experts is central to uncovering the disease's pathophysiology.

University of Aberdeen Aberdeen, United Kingdom £38 – £46 pa

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Research Fellow in Molecular Quantum Sensing

The role involves developing and characterizing molecular quantum materials for biomedical sensing, focusing on nanoparticle probes and their optical and spin properties. Responsibilities include preparing and testing nanoparticles, functionalizing surfaces, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance diagnostic methods.

UCL London, Hybrid, London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

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