Research Associate Job at Recursion, England Advance Your Career in Drug Discovery

Research Associate Job at Recursion, England Advance Your Career in Drug Discovery

Looking for a research associate job in cutting-edge drug discovery? Recursion is hiring a Research Associate in Primary Pharmacology in Milton Park. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art lab environment, contributing to innovative oncology and biotechnology research while accelerating your career in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Job Position: Research Associate, Primary Pharmacology
• Location: Milton Park, England

About the Company

Recursion is a clinical-stage TechBio company focused on decoding biology to improve lives. The company integrates AI, biology, and chemistry through its Recursion OS platform to accelerate drug discovery. With a strong pipeline in oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, and immunology, Recursion is transforming how medicines are developed.

Job Description

Research associate job opportunities at Recursion involve designing, planning, and executing experiments within the Primary Pharmacology department. The position focuses on assay development, data quality control, and supporting drug discovery programs using advanced technologies and automation.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/Ph.D. in Oncology, Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline
• Expertise in in vitro assay development and optimisation
• Hands-on experience with cell and enzymatic plate-based assays
• Knowledge of assay technologies such as BRET, FRET, luminescent assays, flow cytometry, and high-content imaging
• Experience in small molecule high-throughput screening and dose-response analysis
• Proficiency in sterile techniques and cell culture
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Key Responsibilities

• Develop cell-based and biochemical assays to help drive development of small molecule therapeutics
• Implement latest scientific developments and evaluate new technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to support drug discovery programs
• Produce decision-making data in a timely manner
• Engage in continuous learning across multiple scientific disciplines
• Support assay development, HTS, routine screening, and automation processes