Researcher, Research​/Development, Research Scientist

We are currently looking for a Researcher to join our Research & Development Function within the Scientific Research & Innovation group. This is a full‑time opportunity, on a fixed‑term contract basis until 31st March 2028. The role will be based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.

• Be accountable to the Project Manager in Diagnostics and contribute to the strategic direction of the R&D undertaken in the team in response to programme priorities, with a focus on the development of novel WHO International standards. Engage with, and work collaboratively with national and international stakeholders including WHO, the global Pharmacopoeias, manufacturers, regulatory organisations and academia.
• Initiate and lead on research pertaining to regulatory and access challenges pertaining to novel AMR medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics. Look for opportunities to leverage additional funding to build out the work of the team.
• Represent the Agency externally, nationally, and internationally, as an expert in regulatory science pertaining to medicinal products developed to tackle AMR and provide state of the art advice to senior agency colleagues in other functions such as HQA and S&S.
• Seek and drive opportunities for continued service improvement through expert services, training, and scientific and technical advice.
• Analyse, interpret, and act upon research outputs generated by colleagues, keeping accurate records, to build evidence and inform design of future work; actively communicate findings through written reports, scientific publications and delivery of scientific presentations.

• Experience in the development of products aimed at tackling AMR.
• Examples of multi‑disciplinary and collaborative working.
• Broad knowledge of AMR‑related product development, regulation, standardisation and approval.
• PhD in biochemistry, biology, molecular microbiology, or similar.

• Laboratory‑based roles working directly with known pathogens.
• Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings.
• Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required.
• Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.