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About AQEMIA AQEMIA is a drug invention company dedicated to creating entirely new medicines to address major unmet medical needs. At the core of our mission is QEMI, our proprietary molecule-invention platform, which uniquely combines cutting edge science with advanced technology. Powered by physics based modeling, statistical mechanics, and generative AI, QEMI allows our teams to design novel drug candidates from first principles. About our Team AQEMIA brings together a diverse, multidisciplinary team of 65+ professionals based in Paris and London. Our scientists and engineers-including chemists, physicists, machine learning experts, and software engineers-work side by side to push the boundaries of early stage drug discovery. About the Team The mission of the Molecular Simulations Team is threefold: Support drug discovery programs by maximizing the impact of binding free energy calculations in decision making. Build, benchmark and continuously improve reproducible and scalable pipelines for binding free energy calculations, enabling support for multiple programs in parallel. Collaborate closely with our Physics Research Team to integrate innovations from AQEMIA's proprietary binding free energy methods. Role Overview As a Senior Application Research Scientist in the Molecular Simulations Team, you will be a scientific leader and technical expert, contributing to the strategy and delivery of AQEMIA's Binding Free Energy Technology. You will help define and evolve how physics based simulations inform and accelerate drug discovery decisions at AQEMIA. Key Responsibilities Design and lead large scale simulation studies (e.g., relative and absolute binding free energy predictions). Evaluate and improve modelling protocols for reproducibility, accuracy, and efficiency. Serve as a mentor to junior scientists, promoting best practices in simulation and analysis. Contribute to cross functional planning and the integration of simulations with experimental and AI based insights. Stay at the forefront of developments in molecular simulations and suggest innovations to the team. Support the development and scaling of workflows that can serve multiple drug discovery projects. Work closely with the Research Team to implement improvements and updates to AQEMIA's proprietary binding free energy methods. Qualifications & Experience PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, Statistical Mechanics, or related discipline. 5+ years of experience in molecular simulations, ideally within an industrial drug discovery context. Deep knowledge of free energy methods, molecular dynamics, and simulation software. Experience running and analysing binding free energy calculations. Strong programming/scripting ability (Python) and experience with code sharing platforms (GitHub). Demonstrated ability to lead scientific projects and communicate effectively across disciplines. Nice to Have Experience in machine learning applications for physics based modelling. Track record of scientific publications and contributions to the computational drug discovery community. Preferred Mindset Scientific Rigour: Champion high scientific standards and promote best practices across the team. Humble and Willing to Learn: Lead by example with curiosity and openness to new ideas. Excited by Challenging Scientific Problems: Passionate about solving complex, cutting edge problems and guiding others through them. Pragmatic and Impact Driven: Combine strategic thinking with practical execution to deliver real world impact in a fast paced environment. Leadership through Influence: Inspire and mentor colleagues while fostering a collaborative, high performance culture. Application Deadline We will be accepting applications until 14th April. Once the role closes, our team will review all submissions and reach out to candidates selected for interview. Benefits Expanding Drug Discovery Pipeline: Focused on critical therapeutic areas such as Oncology, CNS, and Immuno inflammation, with in vivo proof of concept and patent stage programs. Collaborations with top Pharma, including a $140M Sanofi deal. World Class Interdisciplinary Team: Work alongside exceptional talent at the intersection of technology and life sciences. DeepTech Recognition: AQEMIA is proud to be part of the French Tech 120 and France 2030, highlighting our role as a key player in Europe's DeepTech ecosystem. Prime Location with Flexibility: Offices located in the heart of Paris and London (King's Cross), with flexible work arrangements including up to two remote days per week. Strong Financial Backing: $100M raised from leading European and International investors.

# LIBRTI Senior Breeder ScientistNuclear Engineering Job DetailsLocationAbingdon, United KingdomEmployment TypeFull-timeSalary£57kLevelIndividual ContributorPosted# LIBRTI Senior Breeder Scientist Overview of ResponsibilitiesThe salary for this role is £57,117 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role can be based at any of the following sites; Culham, Oxfordshire This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.LIBRTI is a £200m fusion fuel capability programme which aims to deliver a world first testbed for engineering scale fusion fuel prototype testing at Culham site in Oxfordshire. The programme comprises adaptation of a building, installation of a 14 MeV neutron source and an extensive suite of feederstream research in subjects as varied as tritium accountancy/ chemistry and molten salt chemical engineering, to multiphysics simulations of hydrogen isotope movements at high temperatures, and uncertainty quantification novel theory. LIBRTI's end goal is to run multi-tonne experiments under neutrons with global partners, delivering digital twin learnings for future fusion powerplant design and build. The Role The programme is seeking to hire a number of candidates in the fields of materials, chemistry, chemical / process engineering and maths and physics. Research is fast paced, involves work with UK universities and international fusion labs, and offers the chance of conference attendance and overseas short secondments if of interest. The team work together with specialists in materials, plasma, computing, robotics, tritium and engineering on a campus which includes two coffee shops, lots of green space and a vibrant social culture. Responsibilities: Participate in UKAEA's research programs on breeder development for fusion. Organise and coordinate short- and long-term projects, arranging equipment availability, scope of work and resources for sample preparation, testing, and modelling. Deliver and lead high quality, novel research or engineering in the field of tritium breeding through own endeavour and creative input. Compile and present results within technical reports and where required at scientific conferences and through publication of high-quality research articles. Build, and provide management to, a small team of scientists and engineers, providing research direction and allocating them to projects as required. This may also include leading teams during experiments or modelling exercises, to ensure that data is collected and reported in a robust and timely manner. Complete all aspects of line management and support recruitment activities, where relevant. Lead in the materials and technology required for operation in a fusion power plant, collaborating closely and building a network not just with internal stakeholders but with other fusion and GenIV partners in both academia and industry. Manage relationships with external collaborators (including universities, public sector research establishments and industry in fusion and related fields) in order to complement UKAEA's internal capability and enable access to additional expert knowledge and facilitate new project proposals. Propose, secure funding for, and contribute to, delivery of novel projects and capability aligned with internal strategy (e.g. STEP, EPSRC, PhD, Masters placements, graduates). Represent UKAEA at both domestic and international conferences, as well as at various meetings and functions as required.Salary£57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionProgrammeMRFDepartmentLIBRTIDisciplineSite LocationType of EmploymentFull-timeReference NumberREF3542J Qualifications Essential: Technical expertise in at least one of the following areas: + Tritium experimentation + Tritium breeding science + Microstructural analysis /design of lithium containing materials for fusion + Materials fabrication / processing of lithium containing materials for fusion + Irradiation campaigns Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment / materials or tritium research group / experimental campaign. Ability to work well within a team and able to readily articulate complex technical information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences Desirable: A PhD in materials science or related area Prior experience of materials processing OR development OR analysis OR qualification for an engineering application Experience working in tritium labs or with tritium A good understanding of nuclear environments and irradiation damage Experience of high-resolution analytical instruments (XRF, TEM, STEM etc.) Additional InformationA full list of our benefits can be found hereUKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. Get Fusion Job AlertsNew fusion energy jobs delivered to your inbox.LocationAbingdon, United Kingdom

Background Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations. Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 56 novel pre-clinical and 35 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 225 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and more. To find out more, please visit . About the role Bioscientists at Sygnature Discovery play essential roles in supporting and leading integrated client projects as well as developing and delivering customised biological screening assays to drive structure-activity relationships for preclinical drug discovery campaigns. We are seeking bright Scientists who can help push the boundaries of our capabilities by contributing to the discovery of new drugs across a broad range of projects, molecular targets, and therapeutic indications. You should have recently completed a PhD in a relevant Biology-related discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Enzymology, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Pharmacology) or have relevant industrial experience within a drug discovery environment. Whether you are a Scientist looking to transition from academia to the pharmaceutical industry and jumpstart your career in drug discovery, or a Senior Scientist who has a good understanding in the application of drug discovery and is seeking broader exposure to biology, disease areas, screening platforms, and therapeutic modalities- we would love to hear from you! Role Responsibilities Designs and executes experiments independently. Identify and solve problems associated with own experiments and those of other team/project members as/if appropriate. Presents scientific findings, interpretations, and recommendations to the project/therapeutic/functional team, and/or clients with some guidance from the project leader or overseer. Support projects by developing good professional interpersonal relationships within the team supporting them to meet their project objectives and providing practical and scientific help and assistance to other team members as appropriate Propose and/or evaluate new opportunities in the areas of technology and process development. Develop an awareness of current developments in relevant scientific literature and shares these with other team/project members. Distinct project responsibilities relevant to project requirements e.g. ownership of slide collation, monitoring of reagent stocks. May attend and or recommend conferences aiming for a poster presentation, and present to external scientists and businesses. May take on leadership role with significant level of technical or scientific supervision/oversight within Bioscience only project supporting generation of project/therapeutic/functional required material. Skills & Qualifications Ideally you will be close to submission or have a PhD in Pharmacology, Biochemistry or a related Biology-specific discipline. Relevant industry experience within a drug discovery environment will also be considered. A strong scientific track record with experience built within a drug discovery environment is highly desirable. A working knowledge of current trends in drug discovery. Ability to develop novel assays from first principles and interpret complex biological datasets. Aptitude for proactive trouble-shooting and adoption of industry-leading practices for generation and analysis of robust scientific data. Experience of biochemical, biophysical or cellular technologies such as flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, high content imaging, Western Blotting, and SPR as applied to compound screening would be an advantage. Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to present complex scientific ideas and datasets to key stakeholders. Benefits 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Private Medical Insurance ️ Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme ️ Enhanced Family Friendly Policies Sygnature Group Pension Scheme 1 paid volunteer day per year

OVERVIEW Merrick & Company, an employee owned company, is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist in Biosafety and Laboratory Operations to join our growing team. The person would become a crucial part of a key Merrick growth initiative in Life Sciences, Biosafety & Biosecurity, and Laboratory Operations markets. This position is open for work in London, with ability to travel to client sites across the UK and Europe. The Scientist must be capable of coordinating and supporting a multi faced series of projects related to laboratory operations, operational planning, biosafety & biosecurity, regulatory compliance, and the integration of consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, ASHRAE), manufacturers use instructions, and industry best practices. This person would support the Science & Technology team with duties and coordination as part of a team of scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts. The position will work interactively with other teams responsible for laboratory design, commissioning, and operational planning, development of laboratory IT and IS systems, and development of laboratory programs (e.g., clinical, diagnostic, and research safety, bio risk management, small to large animal laboratory issues, etc.). This position requires the ability to not only be proficient in biosafety, but also clinical and research laboratory operations with an understanding of how laboratory activities, controls, and equipment function to support the containment and isolation of laboratory hazards. This person will support development of high level technical products and deliverables, problem solving and planning for high visibility projects, and as such must possess excellent communication skills. This position requires a high level of demonstrated effectiveness in working with HM government entities, regulators, and academic, clinical, and academic administrators, internal team members and outside consulting team members. The successful candidate will be required to interface with a broad spectrum of clients for Life Sciences projects located anywhere within the UK. Moderate travel (up to 50%) may be required. WHAT YOU'LL DO Provide strategy, development, execution, and technical knowledge for project deliverables related to laboratory operations, biological risk identification, assessment, characterization, management, exposure assessment and control, general safety, occupational hygiene, health and environmental management, animal care and use and regulatory compliance. Possess strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with clients and team members to: Ensure adherence to project quality of deliverables, products, and schedule Address issues related to the interface of laboratory operations, compliance, and operational planning Prepare complex studies, reports, plans, specifications, and other products for project deliverables. Support document preparation to aid clients in obtaining and maintaining regulatory registrations and permits. Support proposal development and marketing initiatives. Support leadership to ensure that project schedules and budgets are met and communicate with leadership any issues and concerns. Exercise initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Adopt and apply all Merrick policies and procedures and apply them on assignments. Educate clients on pertinent regulations, consensus standards, manufacturers use instructions, and best practices concerning their laboratories, operations, safety programs, hazard control systems, biocontainment, equipment, hazardous materials storage, waste treatment and disposal processes, and all associated documents and records. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must be a U.K. Citizen This position may require vaccination as mandated by client polices Applicants must be willing to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally as needed to support client projects Technical Master's degree or higher in a science related field from an accredited program. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in laboratory operations, biosafety, & biosecurity. Previous experience in high and maximum containment laboratories (CL/BSL 3 or higher) is required. Must have technical knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding biosafety, HSE, ACDP, SAPO, GMO, and IATA. Technical knowledge of consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, ASHRAE, British Standards, CIBSE, HTM, ISO) is preferred. Experience performing laboratory assessments for biological, chemical, and physical hazards for all laboratory containment levels for human, animal, and plant materials. General awareness of clinical laboratory operations and hazards associated with diagnostic, clinical microbiology, chemistry, blood bank, histopathology, and gross sectioning is preferred. General awareness of laboratory operations and hazards associated with academic laboratories (e.g., chemistry, biology, microbiology) is preferred Ability to coordinate the collection of data from laboratory assessments to determine gaps and needs to meet design requirements. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.). Ability to work on multiple projects which includes resourcing, tracking, follow up and follow through to project completion. Well organized, detail oriented, and self motivated professional with strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong desire to work in a team environment. Flexibility/adaptability to work in a fast paced environment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Credentialed biosafety professional Advanced degree in the life and/or biological sciences (M.S. or Ph.D.) Past support of a ACDP or SAPO regulated entity Environment of Care committee member or participant Clinical laboratory operations General environment of care surveillance Clinical risk assessment and management PERKS Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account. Robust Employee Referral Program. Annual performance and compensation reviews. Professional Training and Development. Employee Recognition Awards. Peer Mentor Program And Much More! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Apply online only. No e mail, hard copy or third party resumes accepted. At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage. Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

£30,000.00 to £34,000.00 per year, +Benefits Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 26/04/2026 About this job Title: Research Technician Location: South Wales Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience Term: Permanent Benefits: enhanced training and development opportunities, flexible start and finish times, half day finish on a Friday. SRG is exclusively partnered with a leading manufacturer of personal care and beauty products in South Wales. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to add a Research Technician to their Innovation team. They are known for their supportive, collaborative culture and are recognised as industry leaders, with consumer health and wellbeing at the heart of what they do. This role would suit candidates who have 2 years of experience in a fast paced laboratory, formulation, analytical testing or research environments. Graduates will also be considered but they must have already graduated from university. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Supporting day-to-day laboratory activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient working practices; working alongside Contribute to hands on R&D projects, supporting the development and optimisation of innovative skin and hair care formulations; Conduct wet chemistry testing and analytical testing on innovation projects using pH, Density, Viscosity, titrations, Stability testing, UV-Vis, microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography (LC) and so on; Assist with the coordination and execution of experimental projects, preparing laboratory equipment and materials while maintaining accurate data records; Carrying out formulation compatibility and characterisation testing; Working closely with senior researchers and cross functional teams on skincare and haircare innovation projects Requirements A degree (BSc, MSc OR PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science must have already graduated / finished uni. Must have 2 years' recent experience in a laboratory environment Full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this role As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on . If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies. The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Pathogen Project Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Mission exemplifies EIT's commitment to transformative science. It aims to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by leveraging whole genome sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen specific analytical tools. This remit includes the development of a decentralised, sample to answer sequencing diagnostic platform for infectious diseases, enabling rapid and accurate analysis of patient samples without prior assumptions. Supported by Oracle Inc.'s cloud computing scale and security infrastructure, the Pathogen Mission is progressing towards certified diagnostic products for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role We are seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist with a strong interest in method development to join our growing Applications team, focused on advancing sequencing based diagnostics. In this role, you will contribute to the design and optimisation of novel targeted and semi targeted approaches for the rapid sequencing of clinically relevant pathogens. This laboratory based position encompasses end to end experimental workflows, including sample preparation, target enrichment and amplification, library preparation, and sequencing. You will support the development of strategies for comprehensive, high sensitivity sequencing across a large number of targets, using approaches such as targeted amplification, hybridisation, and related techniques. The role encourages creative problem solving, with opportunities to propose, explore, and evaluate new ideas. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, molecular biologists, engineers, and data scientists to develop assays for integration into an automated, device based platform. Drawing on your experience, you will help define experimental strategies, design and execute studies, and contribute to advancing the application of sequencing technologies in pathogen detection and related areas. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimise end to end sequencing assays (targeted and semi targeted) Execute experiments, analyse and interpret data, and contribute ideas for improvement Troubleshoot complex technical challenges across a range of sample types Maintain clear documentation to support reproducibility of experimental work Collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines to progress shared goals Contribute to scientific discussions and decision making as projects evolve Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience PhD in molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, biochemistry or a related field Experience using molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, RT PCR, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation) Experience developing and optimising PCRs and/or related experimental workflows Ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges and adapt methods as needed Experience with DNA/RNA sequencing data Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills Good organisation, record keeping and communication skills Desirable We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every criterion below. Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Multiplex PCR assay development, particularly for sequencing applications Enrichment or capture methods for pathogens or pathogen derived nucleic acids Work with bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other pathogens Handling clinical samples RNA based workflows (e.g. transcriptomics, viral genomics) Background in virology Exposure to metagenomics workflows Biochemistry knowledge relevant to assay development (e.g. enzyme optimisation, reaction conditions, assay development) Key Attributes Scientific and Technical Enjoys exploring new ideas and approaches to experimental challenges Curious and motivated to solve complex problems Able to balance scientific rigour with speed and pragmatism Working Style and Collaboration Takes ownership of work while valuing collaboration and shared success Proactive and supportive team member, with a willingness to contribute beyond immediate responsibilities Comfortable working in a dynamic research environment, with support from colleagues Our Benefits Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. For this role we would expect someone to be fully on site in Oxford You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).