Latest Research and Development Jobs

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

This role involves servicing, installing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated diagnostic systems in pathology departments and NHS laboratories. You will support flow cytometry, cell separation, and diagnostics products, requiring a strong background in electronics or electro-mechanical service and excellent customer service skills.

TRS Consulting Filton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Senior Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead, RSV Vaccines

This role involves leading the generation and dissemination of real-world evidence and health outcomes research for GSK's RSV vaccines. Responsibilities include managing data generation plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with external stakeholders to ensure robust evidence supports product positioning and market access.

GSK United Kingdom

Senior Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead, RSV Vaccines

This role involves leading the generation and dissemination of real-world evidence and health outcomes research for RSV vaccines. Responsibilities include managing data generation plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with external stakeholders to ensure robust evidence supports vaccine development and commercial success.

GSK

European Field Service Engineer, Laboratory Robotic Systems

This role involves servicing, installing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated medical laboratory automation systems across Europe. You will support scientific products in various settings, including pathology departments, university research labs, and pharmaceutical environments, with extensive travel and frequent overnight stays.

TRS Consulting London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Lead Central Monitor

As Lead Central Monitor, you will lead a team of Central Monitors, shaping monitoring strategies to ensure patient safety and data integrity in clinical trials. You will work across clinical, data, and risk-surveillance teams to translate complex risk signals into actionable insights and drive continuous improvement through analytics and technology.

Novartis Spain

Vector Design Lead - Plant Biology Institute

This role leads the design and delivery of transformation-ready vectors and genome editing reagents for crop improvement programs, focusing on molecular construct development for gene editing and transgenic approaches in species like corn and wheat. The position establishes industrial-grade design standards, ensures technical robustness and regulatory alignment, and integrates with high-throughput transformation pipelines. It involves close collaboration with genotyping, automation, and commercial teams to enable scalable, traceable, and auditable vector development from concept to release.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Molecular Cell Biology)

The role involves investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying neural development and function in Drosophila using advanced techniques such as molecular biology, transcriptomics, neurogenetics, and optogenetics. The Research Fellow will work closely with the Alonso lab and collaborate with UK and international partners.

University of Sussex Falmer, South East England, United Kingdom £38 – £46 pa

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Research Scientist - T Cell immunology

This role involves designing and executing experimental research in T cell immunology, focusing on the immunological and functional characteristics of T cell subsets and receptors. The work includes immunophenotyping patient samples, functional assays, and molecular biology techniques, with opportunities to develop independent research projects.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

On-site Contract

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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Bioinformatics Research Associate

This role involves leading the integration and analysis of large-scale multi-omics datasets, developing computational pipelines, and collaborating with AI and mathematical modelling teams to support therapeutic discovery. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team across academic and industry partners to deliver key project milestones and present findings at scientific conferences.

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

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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Computational Vaccine Discovery)

This role involves developing a computational platform for malaria vaccine discovery, focusing on T-cell antigen and peptide prioritisation. You will work with large datasets, develop scalable workflows, and collaborate internationally to create reusable research outputs and scientific publications.

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Liverpool, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Clinical Research Associate (Multiple Roles)

This role involves managing clinical trial sites across Phase I–IV studies, ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety. The Clinical Research Associate conducts site visits, delivers training, monitors performance, and drives risk mitigation in collaboration with cross-functional teams. It is a field-based, site-facing position requiring strong regulatory knowledge and relationship-building skills.

Novartis United Kingdom £32,690 – £60,710 pa

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in AI and One Health Biomedical Data Sciences

This role involves developing an independent, externally funded research programme in AI and One Health Biomedical Data Sciences, collaborating with researchers across disciplines, and contributing to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The focus is on addressing major health challenges using AI and data science, with opportunities to work with NHS organisations and industry partners.

University of Surrey Guildford, South East England, United Kingdom £48,337 – £70,878 pa

Permanent

Genotyping and Event Delivery Manager - Plant Biology Institute

This role leads the molecular confirmation and genotyping of gene-edited and transgenic crop events, ensuring high-quality, data-rich handover to downstream teams. The candidate will establish stage-gate criteria, manage genotyping workflows across multiple technologies, and integrate with transformation, bioinformatics, and trait discovery teams. The position is central to building a scalable, industrial-grade pipeline for crop development in species such as corn and wheat.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lecturer in Biotechnology and Applied Bioscience

This role involves teaching and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate programs in biotechnology and applied bioscience. You will work closely with academic colleagues to enhance the student learning experience, embed relevant research and industry context, and manage modules and assessments.

Coventry University Group (CUG) Coventry, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £39 – £44 pa

Permanent