Scientific & QA Jobs
Research Assistant
UK Health Security Agency • Walham, Gloucester
Salary
£29k – £33k
Posted
14 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Government Authorised Exchange Temporary Worker (A rating)
Role overview
UK Health Security Agency is hiring a Research Assistant in Walham, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £29k – £33k. UK Health Security Agency holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Government Authorised Exchange route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
Job summary The Primary Care and Interventions Unit (PCIU) is a small research team based in Gloucester. It aims to prevent and improve the management of common infections in primary care through research, guidance, resource development and education of professionals, the general public and young people. We also work with GP practices, pharmacies, care homes, universities, schools, and the public to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance and preventing infection. Our work involves creating…
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