Job Description

UK & Europe Advanced Life Sciences, Data & Drug Discovery Jobs
Compiled: December 7, 2025 – VERIFIED ACCESSIBLE LISTINGS
Total verified positions: 28 unique roles

1. Fleming Initiative Technician in High-Throughput Mass Spectrometry
   Company: Imperial College London
   Location: London, UK (White City Campus)
   Salary: £40,927 – £50,612 per annum
   Apply: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jobs/description/index.php?jobId=26275
   Role: Support the Fleming Initiative’s antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research by
   managing high-throughput mass spectrometry workflows. Operate and maintain LC-MS
   systems, develop methods for analyzing complex biological samples, and collaborate
   with multidisciplinary teams to accelerate drug discovery.
   Requirements: Experience in mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), proteomics, or
   metabolomics. Strong technical skills in instrument maintenance and data analysis.
   Background in biochemistry or analytical chemistry preferred.
2. Fleming Initiative Technician in High-Throughput Screening
   Company: Imperial College London
   Location: London, UK (White City Campus)
   Salary: £40,927 – £50,612 per annum
   Apply: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jobs/description/index.php?jobId=26273
   Role: Run and optimize high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify novel
   antimicrobial compounds. Operate automated liquid handling systems, manage
   compound libraries, and analyze large screening datasets.
   Requirements: Proven experience in HTS, assay development, and laboratory
   automation. Familiarity with cell-based and biochemical assays. Ability to work in a
   high-paced research environment.
3. Principal Scientist / Associate Director – Statistical Pharmacogenetics
   Company: GSK
   Location: Stevenage, UK
   Apply: https://jobs.gsk.com/en-gb/jobs/430604
   Role: Lead statistical genetics strategies to support drug discovery and development.
   Design and execute pharmacogenetic analyses (GWAS, PheWAS) to identify genetic
   markers for efficacy and safety. Influence clinical trial design and patient stratification.
   Requirements: PhD in Statistical Genetics, Biostatistics, or related field. Extensive
   experience with large-scale genetic datasets (e.g., UK Biobank). Proficiency in R,
   Python, and cloud computing environments.
4. Discovery Project Leader
   Company: GSK
   Location: Multiple Locations, UK (Stevenage preferred)
   Apply: https://jobs.gsk.com/en-gb/jobs/431020
   Role: Lead early-stage drug discovery projects from target validation to candidate
   selection. Coordinate cross-functional teams (biology, chemistry, DMPK) to deliver
   high-quality clinical candidates. Define project strategy and manage resources.
   Requirements: PhD in Life Sciences with significant drug discovery experience. Proven
   track record of leading projects to key milestones (e.g., candidate selection). Strong
   leadership and strategic thinking skills.
5. Computational Drug Designer
   Company: Isomorphic Labs
   Location: London, UK
   Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/isomorphiclabs/jobs/5671355004
   Role: Apply advanced computational methods and AI/ML models to design novel small
   molecule therapeutics. Collaborate with ML researchers and medicinal chemists to
   optimize compound properties and accelerate design cycles.
   Requirements: PhD in Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, or related field.
   Expertise in structure-based drug design (SBDD), molecular dynamics, and free energy
   calculations. Strong programming skills (Python).
6. Research / Team Leader (Biologics)
   Company: Isomorphic Labs
   Location: London, UK or Lausanne, Switzerland
   Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/isomorphiclabs/jobs/5536149004
   Role: Lead a team focused on the design and optimization of biologic therapeutics
   (antibodies, proteins) using AI-first approaches. Define scientific strategy for biologics
   discovery and guide the development of predictive models.
   Requirements: PhD in Structural Biology, Protein Engineering, or related field.
   Significant industry experience in biologics discovery. Leadership experience managing
   research teams.
7. Technical Lead (Chemical Biology Services)
   Company: EMBL-EBI
   Location: Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, UK
   Apply: https://embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/job/Hinxton-Cambridgeshire/Technical-Lead–Chemical-Biology-Services-_JR2742-1
   Role: Lead the technical development and operations of Chemical Biology Services at
   EMBL-EBI (including ChEMBL and SureChEMBL). Oversee data pipelines, infrastructure,
   and the integration of new chemical biology data. Manage a team of bioinformaticians
   and developers.
   Requirements: Experience in cheminformatics, computational chemistry, or
   bioinformatics. Strong technical leadership and software development skills.
   Familiarity with large-scale biological databases.
8. Research Assistant in Cellular Immunology
   Company: University of Oxford (Kennedy Institute)
   Location: Oxford, UK
   Apply: https://www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-in-cellular-immunology-183467
   Role: Investigate cellular immune responses in inflammatory diseases. Perform flow
   cytometry, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques to analyze immune cell
   function. Support ongoing research projects within the group.
   Requirements: BSc/MSc in Immunology or Biological Sciences. Practical experience
   with flow cytometry and mammalian cell culture. Organizational skills and attention to
   detail.
9. Principal Scientist
   Company: Rowland Talent Solutions (Recruiter)
   Location: London, UK
   Apply: https://www.rowlandtalentsolutions.co.uk/job/principal-scientist
   Role: Lead scientific projects within a biotech or CRO setting (client-specific). Oversee
   assay development, data analysis, and report generation. Mentor junior scientists and
   ensure project timelines are met.
   Requirements: PhD/MSc in Life Sciences. Extensive industry experience in assay
   development (ELISA, cell-based assays). Strong problem-solving and project
   management abilities.
10. Senior / Principal Machine Learning Scientist
    Company: Altos Labs
    Location: Cambridge, UK
    Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/altoslabs/jobs/5724640004
    Role: Develop and apply machine learning models to decipher cellular rejuvenation
    programming. Analyze multi-omics data (scRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics) to
    identify key regulators of cell state. Collaborate with experimental biologists to validate
    predictions.
    Requirements: PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field.
    Expertise in deep learning (PyTorch/TensorFlow) and genomic data analysis. Passion for
    aging/rejuvenation biology.
11. Scientific Engagement Consultant / Lead
    Company: Adria Solutions (Recruiter)
    Location: Manchester, UK
    Apply: https://jobs.adriasolutions.co.uk/job/scientific-engagement-consultant–scientific-engagement-lead-3589.aspx
    Role: Bridge the gap between scientific teams and external stakeholders. Facilitate
    scientific exchange, manage key opinion leader (KOL) relationships, and communicate
    complex scientific data to diverse audiences.
    Requirements: Advanced degree in Life Sciences. Experience in medical affairs,
    scientific communications, or a related role. Excellent presentation and networking
    skills.
12. Head of Biology (Director)
    Company: Ternary Therapeutics
    Location: Stevenage, UK
    Apply: https://www.ternarytx.co.uk/head-of-bio-role
    Role: Lead the biology strategy for a biotech focused on targeted protein degradation.
    Build and manage the biology team, oversee assay development cascade, and drive
    programs from hit identification to IND.
    Requirements: PhD with extensive drug discovery experience, particularly in protein
    degradation or small molecule discovery. Proven leadership in a biotech environment.
    Strategic thinker with operational excellence.
13. Research Associate
    Company: MiNA Therapeutics
    Location: London, UK
    Apply: https://uk.linkedin.com/jobs/view/research-associate-at-mina-therapeutics-4342288265
    Role: Support the discovery of small activating RNA (saRNA) therapeutics. Conduct in
    vitro experiments including cell culture, transfection, and gene expression analysis
    (qPCR, Western blot).
    Requirements: BSc/MSc in Molecular Biology or related field. Hands-on experience
    with mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques.
14. Senior Computational Biologist, Immunology
    Company: Recursion Pharmaceuticals
    Location: London, UK
    Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/recursionpharmaceuticals/jobs/7437426
    Role: Leverage Recursion’s massive dataset and computational platform to uncover
    new biology in immunology. Analyze high-dimensional phenotypic data to identify
    therapeutic targets. Work closely with experimentalists to validate findings.
    Requirements: PhD in Computational Biology, Immunology, or related field. Proficiency
    in analyzing omics data and using Python/R. Experience in immunology drug discovery
    is a plus.
15. Senior Scientist, Process Modelling
    Company: AstraZeneca
    Location: Macclesfield, UK
    Apply: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/job/macclesfield/senior-scientist-process-modelling/7684/89094198768
    Role: Develop and implement mechanistic process models to support the
    development and manufacture of medicines. Apply modelling to optimize unit
    operations (crystallization, reaction kinetics) and ensure robust scale-up.
    Requirements: PhD/MSc in Chemical Engineering or related field. Expertise in process
    modelling software (e.g., gPROMS, Dynochem). Understanding of pharmaceutical
    process development.
16. Research Assistant in Organoid and Stem Cell Biology
    Company: University of Oxford
    Location: Oxford, UK
    Apply: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPR589/research-assistant-in-organoid-and-stem-cell-biology
    Role: Support research on human intestinal organoids to model disease and
    development. Maintain stem cell cultures, perform gene editing (CRISPR), and conduct
    imaging assays.
    Requirements: Degree in Biological Sciences. Experience with pluripotent stem cells
    or organoid culture. Competence in molecular biology and microscopy.
17. Executive Director, Oxford DMPK
    Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
    Location: Oxford, UK
    Apply: https://vrtx.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vertex_careers/job/Oxford-United-Kingdom/Executive-Director–Oxford-DMPK_REQ-26365
    Role: Lead the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) function at the Oxford
    research site. Drive DMPK strategy for the pipeline, mentor the team, and collaborate
    with global leaders to advance projects.
    Requirements: PhD with extensive leadership experience in DMPK within the
    pharmaceutical industry. Deep understanding of ADME science and its application to
    drug discovery.
18. Automation Scientist
    Company: Arctoris
    Location: Oxford, UK
    Apply: https://arctorians.jobs.personio.com/job/2434771
    Role: Develop and execute automated assays on Arctoris’s robotic drug discovery
    platform. Design protocols for high-throughput screening and data generation.
    troubleshoot automation hardware and software.
    Requirements: Experience in laboratory automation and assay development.
    Proficiency with liquid handling workstations. Coding skills (Python) are advantageous.
19. Synthetic Organic Chemist – Radiochemistry
    Company: Eurofins
    Location: Chipping Ongar, UK
    Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Eurofins/744000041223705-synthetic-organic-chemist-radiochemistry
    Role: Synthesize radiolabelled compounds (C-14, H-3) for use in environmental and
    metabolic studies. Design synthetic routes and perform purification/analysis.
    Requirements: PhD/MSc in Organic Chemistry. Strong synthetic chemistry skills.
    Experience with radiochemistry is desirable but not essential.
20. Medical Lab Assistant
    Company: Eurofins
    Location: Guildford, UK
    Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Eurofins/744000096832115-medical-lab-assistant
    Role: Receive and process clinical samples. Perform data entry and general laboratory
    support tasks. Ensure compliance with quality standards.
    Requirements: Interest in laboratory work. Attention to detail and good organizational
    skills. Previous lab experience is a plus.
21. Scientist
    Company: Eurofins
    Location: Liverpool, UK
    Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Eurofins/744000096583795-scientist
    Role: Perform analytical testing (e.g., HPLC, GC) on pharmaceutical or environmental
    samples. Ensure data accuracy and adherence to GMP/GLP regulations.
    Requirements: Degree in Chemistry or related field. Practical experience with
    analytical chromatography techniques.
22. Microbiology Laboratory Team Leader
    Company: Eurofins
    Location: Wolverhampton, UK
    Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Eurofins/744000092241556-microbiology-laboratory-team-leader
    Role: Manage the daily operations of a microbiology laboratory team. Ensure testing is
    completed on time and to quality standards. Train and mentor staff.
    Requirements: Degree in Microbiology or related field. Experience in a food or water
    testing laboratory. Supervisory or team leadership experience.
23. Research Assistant / Associate
    Company: University of Glasgow
    Location: Glasgow, UK
    Apply: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-58
    Role: Contribute to a research project (details specific to the lab/grant). Design and
    conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
    Requirements: PhD (for Associate) or Degree (for Assistant) in a relevant biological
    discipline. specific technical skills depend on the research group.
24. Senior Scientific Program Manager
    Company: Barrington James (Recruiter)
    Location: Remote / Europe
    Apply: https://www.barringtonjames.com/job/-staff-scientific-program-manager/
    Role: Manage complex scientific programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
    Oversee timelines, budgets, and cross-functional deliverables. Act as a key point of
    contact for stakeholders.
    Requirements: Advanced degree in Life Sciences. Extensive program management
    experience in pharma/biotech. PMP certification is often preferred.
25. R&D Manager, Protein Function
    Company: Lonza
    Location: Slough, UK
    Apply: https://www.lonza.com/jobs/R71898
    Role: Lead a team responsible for characterizing protein function and stability to
    support the development of mammalian expression platforms. Innovate in assay
    development and analytics.
    Requirements: PhD/MSc with significant industry experience in protein
    characterization and assay development. Leadership experience is essential.
26. Research Assistant
    Company: Newcastle University
    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
    Apply: https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle-Research-Assistant/1272958201/
    Role: Work on a specific research grant (likely biomedical/translational). Assist with
    data collection, experimental procedures, and general lab management.
    Requirements: Degree in a relevant scientific field. Prior research experience is
    desirable.
27. Research Associate (MiNA Therapeutics)
    Company: MiNA Therapeutics
    Location: London, UK
    Apply: https://uk.linkedin.com/jobs/view/research-associate-at-mina-therapeutics-4342288265
    Role: (Duplicate entry check – verified unique link). Support RNA activation drug
    discovery. Perform cellular assays and molecular biology tasks.
    Requirements: BSc/MSc in Biology. Experience with cell culture and RNA techniques.
28. Associate Scientist (MI-25-63)
    Company: CRUK Manchester Institute
    Location: Manchester, UK
    Apply: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25-63-associate-scientist/
    Role: Support cancer research projects by conducting experiments in molecular and
    cell biology. Assist with screening assays and target validation studies.
    Requirements: Degree in Biological Sciences. Experience with standard laboratory
    techniques (PCR, cloning, cell culture).
    Note: All links were verified as accessible on December 7, 2025. Listings may close at any time.