197 Durham University jobs in the United Kingdom
Research Associate
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Our client is a leader in the global manufacture of their specialty materials. Developing and manufacturing a range of pigments and nanomaterials, they now have an opportunity for a Chemist to join their inorganic chemistry team. Offering a salary between 25,000 - 30,000pa, depending on qualifications and experience, this person will report to the Head of R&D.
Location:
The R&D Researcher will be based at the company's site in Stoke, easily commutable from surrounding areas.
R&D Research Associate:
Your main duties will be:
- Creating new ideas for novel advanced materials.
- Synthesizing new materials for various technical applications like window films, inks, conductive coatings, Laser Marking, Dispersions.
- Upscaling laboratory procedures into pilot plant scale.
- Solving technical challenges in new product development.
- Working collaboratively with other team members and customers.
- Providing customer technical support.
- Analysing performance of competitive products in customer applications.
- Demonstrating performance of products in various applications.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
- MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline.
- Preferably knowledge in one of the fields: inks, coatings, polymer processing, Laser Marking, Nanodispersions.
- Systematic approach to tasks.
- Roll-up sleeves, initiative, and self-motivating mentality.
- Creativity and innovative approach to tasks.
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Research Associate
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The Company:
Our client is a leader in the global manufacture of their specialty materials. Developing and manufacturing a range of pigments and nanomaterials, they now have an opportunity for a Chemist to join their inorganic chemistry team. Offering a salary between 25,000 - 30,000pa, depending on qualifications and experience, this person will report to the Head of R&D.
Location:
The R&D Researcher will be based at the company's site in Stoke, easily commutable from surrounding areas.
R&D Research Associate:
Your main duties will be:
- Creating new ideas for novel advanced materials.
- Synthesizing new materials for various technical applications like window films, inks, conductive coatings, Laser Marking, Dispersions.
- Upscaling laboratory procedures into pilot plant scale.
- Solving technical challenges in new product development.
- Working collaboratively with other team members and customers.
- Providing customer technical support.
- Analysing performance of competitive products in customer applications.
- Demonstrating performance of products in various applications.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
- MSc or PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline.
- Preferably knowledge in one of the fields: inks, coatings, polymer processing, Laser Marking, Nanodispersions.
- Systematic approach to tasks.
- Roll-up sleeves, initiative, and self-motivating mentality.
- Creativity and innovative approach to tasks.
Apply:
Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.
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Research Associate
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Nuclera is a venture-backed, founder-driven biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. The company’s mission is to improve human health by making proteins accessible. We are beginning this mission through the launch of our eProtein Discovery™ platform. eProtein Discovery is a breakthrough protein expression, characterization, and purification technology, consisting of a lab-based benchtop instrument, cloud-based software and proprietary cartridges and consumables. The goal is to enable rapid protein access to life science researchers around the world.
The successful candidate will be responsible for amplifying DNA constructs as well as designing, delivering and analyzing custom projects using our eProtein Discovery Platform in strict accordance with SOPs and work instructions. This position requires the ability to deliver under tight deadlines, attention to detail and strong organizational skills while working independently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology, protein science, or a related discipline, with proven hands-on experience in an industry setting.
About the role:
- Perform PCR to prepare DNA constructs for cell-free protein expression.
- Carry out protein purification, quantification and SDS PAGE analysis.
- Design, execute and analyze experiments using Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery Platform.
- Adhere strictly to Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
- Systematically organize, track and manage large numbers of biological samples.
- Accurately record and document experimental methods, observations and results.
Requirements
Essential
- BSc in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years’ industry experience
- Proven track record of generating reliable data and delivering results within tight deadlines.
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques including PCR, PCR clean-up and agarose gel electrophoresis.
- Experience with protein science techniques, including affinity-based purification, protein quantification and SDS PAGE analysis.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable
- MSc in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline, with a minimum 2 years’ industry experience
- Previous experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) and/or the biotechnology industry.
- Familiarity with liquid handling platforms such as Tecan and KingFisher.
- Experience using automated electrophoresis systems such as the. Fragment Analyzer.
- Understanding of the principles of cell-free protein synthesis technologies.
Benefits
What we offer:
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Company bonus scheme of 5%
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance and cash plan
- 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced employer's pension contributions
- Enhanced maternity and paternity Leave
- Investment in professional development and learning
- Access to amenities on Vision Park and in Histon
- Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the office
- Organised team events
Prospect Research Associate
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Title: Prospect Research Associate / Appointment Setter
Location: Liverpool
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview:
We are recruiting for a growing and dynamic company in the freight forwarding industry, committed to delivering tailored logistics solutions to businesses across the UK and beyond. As they expand presence in the North of England, we are seeking a driven and experienced lead generator to join the team and help drive growth in this key region. You will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building strong relationships with prospective clients, and acting as the initial point of contact for services in the North. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless follow-up and conversion of leads.
Key Responsibilities
- Make daily outbound calls to UK exporters and importers, introducing freight forwarding services.
- Utilise regional knowledge and ability to make introductions and build rapport with clients - assisting to create inroads with key contacts at businesses.
- Accurately log all interactions and lead activity in Cargowise CRM.
- Qualify prospects and pass quality leads to Sales Managers for follow-up.
- Achieve weekly KPIs, including: call volumes, leads generated, appointments booked, and conversion rates.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Incoterms, shipping practices, and freight forwarding industry trends.
Requirements
- Proven experience in sales, inside sales, or lead generation (preferably within logistics or freight forwarding).
- Solid understanding of logistics or freight industry terminology is preferred.
- Basic understanding of Incoterms and international shipping procedures preferred.
- Experience with CRM systems; Cargowise experience is a strong advantage.
- Strong communication skills with a confident and professional phone manner.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
If you are interested, please contact Nicola at (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Senior Research Associate
Posted 5 days ago
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
+ Based at DJS Antibodies in Headington, Oxford
+ Reporting to Senior Scientist II
At DJS Antibodies, we aspire to create the next generation of antibody therapeutics and in doing so improving the prognosis for patients with life-changing immunological diseases and cancers. As a biotech company within AbbVie, we combine the agility, team spirit and scientific focus of a biotech with the reach and vision of a global pharmaceutical company. We have developed a number of drug candidates to date and are looking forward to growing our portfolio to have the biggest impact on patients' lives.
A critical part of achieving our vision is working with fantastic people, and as such we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant to join the team. For this role, candidates should be excited about working in a small, dynamic team; always keen to get involved with all aspects of research at DJS; be a team player; have a high level of skill and passion for in vivo work. This position represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or solidify their career within an industry laboratory research environment working on innovative projects whilst developing a variety of new skills.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work closely with the PPL holder to plan experiments such as immunisation to generate antibody responses and testing the biological effects of lead antibodies that we have discovered. They will be responsible for preparing biological materials for these experiments, performing the required in vivo techniques and analysing the results. They will also have the opportunity to carry out laboratory experiments utilising molecular biology, cell culture, antibody production and various assay techniques to support the DJS discovery activities as a key member of the team. In addition to on-site laboratory work they will be required to work with live rodent models and animal derived tissues in the off-site facility for up to 50% of time.
At DJS, we want to foster innovative scientists performing cutting-edge science. A successful applicant will be a practical person who is organised, pays attention to detail, and efficiently gets the job done. Previous experience in a range of analytical techniques is preferred but is not essential as training will be provided.
They will have many opportunities for scientific career development and improvement of their knowledge of a world leading R&D/drug development pipeline and the broader business both at DJS and within AbbVie.
Successful applicant's key responsibilities
+ Bringing energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the company
+ Animal model husbandry
+ Performing experiments with live animals
+ Collection of animal derived tissues
+ Maintenance of cell cultures
+ Transient protein expression with mammalian cell lines
+ Work as a key member of the DJS discovery team
+ Performing critical laboratory experiments and analysing the data to contribute to strategic decision making within DJS discovery
+ Keeping up to date with developments in the literature in relation to technical aspects of drug discovery technologies
+ Day-to-day laboratory management as part of the team e.g. maintaining a safe and clean working laboratory environment, re-ordering laboratory consumables
+ Establishing and maintaining quality sample archives
+ Gathering, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources to the wider team and organization
+ Critical and impartial review of self and peer generated laboratory data
+ Maintenance of laboratory experimental records
+ Follow established procedures, protocols and study plans and recommend changes for refinement. Adhere to regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
+ A BSc of 2:1 level or higher with intercalated year in industrial/academic research and/or an MSc/MRes or higher degree with significant lab experience in a relevant discipline (such as Biology, Biochemistry, pathology, cell biology or Natural Sciences)
+ A current UK PIL AB licence (or equivalent) with 5 years experience in working with animal models.
+ Proven competencies in in vivo procedures in experimental rodents
+ For example: intravenous, intramuscular, intrapertitoneal, sub-cutaneous injections, blood sampling, schedule 1 methods, use of anesthetics.
+ It will be a requirement to pass a 6-month probationary period at DJS that the candidate is declared competent in all relevant techniques by the vivarium staff.
+ Enthusiasm for and commitment to drug discovery and drug development research
+ Proven recent experience in
+ Performing in vivo experiments in experimental rodents
+ Mammalian cell culture
+ Molecular and biochemical techniques (such as; bacterial cell culture; flow cytometry; PCR; ELISA; protein expression and purification)
+ Evidence of excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including
+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
+ Ability to work efficiently with strong attention to detail
+ Ability to build effective working relationships
+ Laboratory method development
+ Ability to work flexible hours when required
+ Proven written and oral communicative ability
+ Problem-solving skills
+ Strong IT skills
+ Desirable skills
+ + Experience with running experimental models of inflammation in rodents
+ PIL C licence and experience with surgical techniques. Good knowledge of statistics
Additional Information
About DJS Antibodies
At DJS Antibodies as part of AbbVie our ambition is to contribute world class novel antibody therapeutics for the treatment of severe diseases into AbbVies clinical pipeline. Our proprietary antibody discovery technology enables us to discover first in class antibodies to the key drivers of disease that have, until now, been intractable to drug discovery such as GPCR's and other complex membrane and soluble targets.
Working at DJS will involve coming into a stimulating and entrepreneurial work environment with excellent exposure to industry-leading experts. Being part of a small team means that you will be exposed to all aspects of R&D and the broader business. You will benefit from working with a great team, a competitive remuneration package and significant opportunities for career development.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Clinical Research Associate
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Are you a passionate CRA II or Senior CRA looking for your next challenge?
We have an exciting, exclusive opportunity for an experienced Clinical Research Associate to join our clients newly established FSP team, working exclusively with a leading Pharmaceutical client.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the future of medicine. Our clients FSP model provides the stability and support of a dedicated team, while you gain exposure to the innovative research of a top-tier pharmaceutical company.
About the role:
As a CRA II or Senior CRA, you will be responsible for the full range of monitoring activities, from site initiation to close-out. You'll ensure the highest standards of data quality and compliance with ICH-GCP, protocols, and all applicable regulations. This role is home-based and will involve travel to sites across your designated region.
What our client offer:
- Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Car/Car Allowance: A company car or a competitive car allowance.
- Bonus & Benefits: An attractive bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer extensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for progression within our growing FSP.
Location:
This is a home-based role to be based in one of the following regions:
- North England
- North West England
- Midlands
- London
- South England
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a CRA, with a strong understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle. 18 months minimum as a CRA to be CRAII and 3 year + to be considered for Senior CRA.
- Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and relevant regulations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive and independent approach to your work.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values growth, training, and support, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or message us for more details!
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Clinical Research Associate
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Job Title: Freelance Clinical Research Associate – Associate Level (Oncology)
Location: Hybrid UK Based
Employment Type: Freelance
Function: Clinical Operations
Therapeutic Area: Oncology
Reports To: Clinical Operations Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Freelance Clinical Research Associate (Associate Level) with a passion for oncology clinical trials. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career CRA to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, cross-functional research environment. You will support clinical trial activities across multiple oncology study sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, ICH-GCP, and study protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site monitoring visits (pre-study, initiation, routine, and close-out) for oncology clinical trials in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in site selection and feasibility assessments.
- Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of site issues.
- Support site staff in understanding and complying with study protocols and GCP guidelines.
- Verify source data and case report forms (CRFs) for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Ensure timely collection and review of essential regulatory documents.
- Track patient recruitment and retention efforts at assigned sites.
- Participate in CRA training sessions, project team meetings, and sponsor meetings as required.
- Maintain high-quality communication with clinical sites and sponsor/CRO teams.
- Escalate site performance or compliance issues as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical research experience (internships or study coordinator experience may be considered).
- Exposure to oncology trials (academic, site, or CRO experience).
- Understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), EDC systems, and Microsoft Office.
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Research Associate - Recruitment
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Do you already work in recruitment but want another environment?
Are you looking to start a career executive search and already have experience in recruitment ? Imperium People has been instructed to find ambitious, entrepreneurial and passionate individuals to join their exciting journey in Financial Services recruitment!
You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Consultants and Partners in delivering on their clients requests. You will be looking after researching the market and finding candidates.
What is different about this company?
They operate in the emerging markets sector recruiting for clients in destinations such as Switzerland, Dubai, Qatar, South Africa and Brazil. Do you like to travel - this will be part of the role!
What are they looking for?
-University educated or up to 1 years experience within a finance related industry
-6-18 months minimum experience in recruitment
-Hard working and entrepreneurial
-Full UK working rights
-Detail orientated with an eye for detail
-Languages would be an advantage
-A base understanding of the recruitment industry is preferable but not essential
What will they offer you?
-Generous base salary with a bi-annual discretionary bonus
-Commission based on supporting the consultants on mandates
-International travel to all parts of the world
-Hybrid work environment
-Opportunities to work with market leaders who can develop you.
If you are interested in this role, please apply to and we can set up a call.
Research Associate (Recruitment)
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Research Associate (Recruitment)
Meraki Talent are one of the UK’s most successful multi discipline recruitment organisations, with offices across Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, we are recruiting for researchers in all of these locations. Annually listed in the Recruiter Top 100 as one of the top performing recruitment agencies in the UK, the organisation has successfully undergone a rebrand to adapt to the current market and is in its next stage of growth. As a business we not only invest in technology and tools, we invest in the people to use these tools.
The Research Associate will play a pivotal role in Meraki Talent’s operations by driving market intelligence and supporting strategic talent acquisition and business development initiatives. This individual will conduct comprehensive client and competitor market mapping, manage candidate sourcing for allocated assignments and ensure the effective management of our CRM and database systems to enhance the efficiency of the Directors and the broader team.
Market Mapping
- Conduct market research using a variety of tools to identify target customers and points of contact across market specialisms
- Build folders within the CRM to allow for efficient outreach from Directors/Consultants
- Build and maintain market maps
Resourcing and Talent Acquisition
- Identify, engage, and qualify high-calibre candidates for active and pipeline roles
- Provide shortlists of pre-screened candidates for ongoing assignments
- Utilise advanced sourcing techniques, including logic-driven searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other tools, to maximise candidate reach
- Stay on top of the candidate database, ensuring profiles are distributed to consultants
Business Development Support
- Collaborate with Senior Management to identify potential clients, sectors, and geographies where we can development new business
- Utilise market insight to recommend an approach for client acquisition
Key Account Development
- Identify ways to deepen our relationship with the existing client base, either through functional or geographical diversification
CRM and Database Management
- Help drive discipline with consultants on coding and the use of folders to segment candidates for more efficient talent sourcing
- Help build and maintain client record cards for key clients
Market Intelligence
- Horizon scanning for new market entrants, senior talent movements, competitor analysis and interesting developments within our clients and target clients.
We are seeking someone with strong organisational, technical and research skills that also has excellent communications skills. Some who has an aptitude for data, an excellent attention to detail and an appetite to learn. We are open to high achieving school leavers, graduates, experienced sales or research professionals, as well as those looking to take their career in a different direction and can evidence within their CV, why they’d be a good fit for this role.
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Clinical Research Associate
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