3,061 Research Internship jobs in the United Kingdom

• Design, perform, and optimize complex experiments in molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Develop and validate new assays and experimental protocols.
• Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and software.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues and identify solutions.
• Accurately record and meticulously document all experimental procedures and results in electronic lab notebooks.
• Collaborate with project teams, present findings, and contribute to research strategy discussions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Stay updated on relevant scientific literature and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and patent applications as needed.

• MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate research experience in an industrial or academic R&D setting.
• Proven expertise in cell-based assays, molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, or similar relevant techniques.
• Strong understanding of drug discovery and development processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R).
• Excellent laboratory technique, attention to detail, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with high-throughput screening (HTS) is a plus.

Research Assistant – Central London – Diagnostics

About the Company:

We are looking for a master’s graduate with a strong academic performance in Chemistry or Physics (physical sciences) to join a diagnostics start up in central London. You will use your previously developed lab skills to impact the company and its technology.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute R&D projects, implementing laboratory protocols (e.g., assay development, microarray printing, surface chemistry, microfluidics, analysis).
• Manage biological and clinical samples, ensuring quality control of reagents and materials.
• Conduct data analysis, maintain accurate records, and ensure reliability of results.
• Support equipment maintenance, inventory management, and laboratory compliance.
• Present findings, contribute to team meetings, and promote the company’s reputation.
• Perform administrative tasks and attend relevant meetings.
• Comply with company policies (e.g., H&S, quality, information security, IP).
• Undertake training and development as required.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line manager.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or Physics with a strong academic performance.
• Experience working in a biologics research laboratory from academia or industry.
• Experience conducting research.
• Experience of assays and ideally assay development.
• Experience with standard analytical techniques.
• The ability to work collaboratively and well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage your workload.

Research Assistant – Central London – Diagnostics

About the Company:

We are looking for a master’s graduate with a strong academic performance in Chemistry or Physics (physical sciences) to join a diagnostics start up in central London. You will use your previously developed lab skills to impact the company and its technology.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute R&D projects, implementing laboratory protocols (e.g., assay development, microarray printing, surface chemistry, microfluidics, analysis).
• Manage biological and clinical samples, ensuring quality control of reagents and materials.
• Conduct data analysis, maintain accurate records, and ensure reliability of results.
• Support equipment maintenance, inventory management, and laboratory compliance.
• Present findings, contribute to team meetings, and promote the company’s reputation.
• Perform administrative tasks and attend relevant meetings.
• Comply with company policies (e.g., H&S, quality, information security, IP).
• Undertake training and development as required.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line manager.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or Physics with a strong academic performance.
• Experience working in a biologics research laboratory from academia or industry.
• Experience conducting research.
• Experience of assays and ideally assay development.
• Experience with standard analytical techniques.
• The ability to work collaboratively and well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage your workload.

Research Assistant/Scientist

Permanent

Cambridge

SRG is pleased to be partnering with an organisation involved in the development of human biomimetic platforms. As a Research Assistant/Scientist in the biology team your role will be to support projects by completing experiments and analysis to a high standard.

Note – To be successful, you must have industry experience post-degree, a strong understanding of GCP, and experience with ELISA and RT-qPCR/cell-based assays.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cell line and primary cell culture - expanding cells and ensuring sufficient cell stocks are available
• Performing biological assays (e.g. ELISA’s)
• Completing data analysis to produce reliable and precise reports that can be provide to clients/customers and work to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment and following the company’s HSE policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.

Ideal Candidate:

• BSc (or equivalent) in a Biology related discipline
• Expertise in mammalian cell cultures and ELISAs
• Experience working with the liver or liver disease would be highly beneficial
• A team player with a proactive attitude that is able to support the team and work be able to work autonomously
• A multitasker with the ability to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
• Preferable experience of working with advanced cell cultures (e.g. spheroids, organoids, primary cells)
• Experience working in a related laboratory role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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As the research assistant/ electrochemist you will be in charge of making and testing batteries and lab maintenance. You should have strong lab experience and know lab-etiquette as you will be in charge of looking after the labs. Previous electrochemistry and battery assembly experience is desired but not necessary as you can gain these skills working with our senior scientists given that you have a good technical background. However, it is important to keep in mind that battery cell making requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, precision and handling small or fragile materials/parts. You should be able to troubleshoot and solve technical problems and independently manage day-to-day laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• General lab duties such as cleaning and drying battery cell components and upkeep of gloveboxes and lab areas.
• Electrode material inspection, qualification and coin and pouch cell assembly in glovebox.
• Battery testing using electrochemical workstations and cyclers
• Identify and troubleshoot defects or inconsistencies in the assembly process.
• Logging and reporting electrochemical data and its initial analysis with the view to making further improvements.
• Destructive part analysis on allocated cells.
• Waste management.
• COSHH and SOP management.

Qualifications

• A chemistry/materials science master’s degree OR more than >3 years of lab experience in a relevant industry (materials science, electrochemistry, engineering)
• Basic skills with MS Office/Office 365 suite of programmes
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and labware.

Salary

£25K - £40K depending on work experience and qualifications