Latest Research Associate Jobs

Research Associate

The role involves supporting regulated in vivo studies with a focus on animal care, welfare, and compliance with scientific and ethical standards. Responsibilities include performing non-surgical procedures, maintaining accurate records, applying the 3Rs principles, and conducting biological assays such as ELISAs. The position operates within a highly regulated environment and contributes to preclinical research in support of drug development.

Pfizer United Kingdom

Research Associate

This role involves supporting regulated in vivo studies with a focus on animal care, welfare, and ethical compliance. The Research Associate will conduct non-surgical procedures, maintain detailed records, and apply the 3Rs principles to refine animal use. Work includes handling mice and rats, performing injections, and contributing to data analysis within a highly regulated research environment.

Appcast Enterprise London, United Kingdom

Research Associate in Biomedical AI (Fixed Term)

The role involves leading projects to develop and benchmark AI models for predicting biological processes using genomic, multi-omic, and phenotypic data. The researcher will also contribute to statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and preparing grant applications.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom £33 – £46 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 Associate (Molecular Ecology/Bioinformatics)

This role involves supporting researchers with study design, data analysis, and training in molecular ecology and bioinformatics, particularly in metabarcoding, population genomics, and sequence assembly. The postholder will contribute to R&D activities within a large, interdisciplinary genomics laboratory serving around 70 researchers. Work includes handling DNA sequence datasets and utilising high-performance computing for complex analyses.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £39 pa

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Research Associate III (Peptide / Protein Chemistry)

This role involves characterising peptides and proteins using analytical chemistry techniques to support drug discovery and development. The researcher will develop and optimise assays, support formulation studies, and collaborate with discovery and CMC teams. Responsibilities include data analysis, maintaining detailed records, and contributing to bioanalytical innovation in a fast-paced lab environment.

Pfizer United Kingdom

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, qualifying, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RT-qPCR—to support clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies within a GCLp-compliant environment. The scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data generation, maintain regulatory compliance, and integrate emerging digital and automation technologies into workflows. A strong focus on reagent management, assay documentation, and continuous process improvement is central to the position.

Moderna 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

CoreShell Molecular Descriptor PDRA (845552)

Develop high-throughput Python workflows to extract geometric, topological, and structural descriptors from coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations of protein assemblies. Translate simulation data into design rules for hollow inorganic fibres, integrating computational analysis with experimental validation across an interdisciplinary team.

University of Strathclyde Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £39 – £46 pa

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12 Month University Industrial Placement Student: Clinical Study Administrator

This role involves coordinating and administering clinical trials within AstraZeneca’s UK-based Local Study Team, supporting end-to-end trial processes including regulatory documentation, stakeholder communication, and financial tracking. The placement student will work closely with hospital trusts, internal teams, and external vendors across therapeutic areas such as oncology and biopharma. It offers hands-on experience in clinical trial management within a structured 12-month industrial placement programme.

AstraZeneca United Kingdom £28,000 pa

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

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

Scientist - Translational Research

Support translational research by assisting in normothermic machine perfusion experiments and a range of laboratory techniques including cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology. Contribute to gene therapy development using advanced in vitro models, with training provided and no prior perfusion experience required.

Talentmark Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £29,000 – £37,000 pa

Research Technician in Molecular Virology

This role involves supporting research into arbovirus biology, focusing on chikungunya virus and related flaviviruses. The technician will use molecular and cell biology techniques such as PCR, cloning, RNAseq, and infectious clone systems to study viral genome regulation in human and mosquito cells. The work contributes to identifying antiviral targets within a multidisciplinary team at a leading UK research university.

University of Leeds Leeds, Northern England, United Kingdom £29 – £33 pa

Permanent

Research Assistant in Microbial Genomics

This role involves managing and analysing a large collection of over 60,000 Neisseria gonorrhoeae genomes to study antimicrobial resistance, vaccine antigen diversity, and pathogen evolution. The postholder will develop and apply bioinformatics workflows for genome annotation, conduct population genomic analyses, and contribute to research dissemination through publications and presentations. Work will be conducted within a multidisciplinary team at the University of Oxford, with opportunities to support teaching and mentoring activities.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £35 – £41 pa

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