Senior Scientist – Biology

Full Time, Permanent
Cambridgeshire
Posted 7 years ago

Position: Senior Scientist – Biology

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive

A leading Biotechnology Company are looking to recruit a Senior Scientist in Biology to contribute to the functional characterisation and assessment of novel humabody products.

The Role

As the Senior Scientist in Biology you’ll have a strong background in oncology and contribute to the functional characterisation and assessment of novel humabody products to include:

  • Developing and running cell-based assays using primary cells e.g. immune cells
  • Designing and performing experiments to test the function of Humabodies in a range of immunological and other tumour cell assays
  • Carrying out experiments to define and demonstrate the mechanism of action of novel Humabody products
  • Forming collaborations with academic groups to enable testing of Humabodies in translationally relevant in vitro and in vivo assays
  • Defining and directing in vitro and in vivo studies with CROs to build biology data package for Humabody products
  • Being a lead biologist as part of a cross-functional project team

You

Ideally, you’ll have a PhD in a relevant subject Biology, Immunology or Oncology and gained experience from postdoctoral and industry in Isolation and culture of primary cells eg T Cells and other immune cells, in vitro cell-based functional assays with primary immune cells or tumour cells and measuring various cellular functions. Strong practical knowledge of Flow cytometry and design of relevant experiments within in vivo models of oncology.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate excellent laboratory skills and ability to use these to deliver on projects and co-ordinate with other personnel over the day to day running of the laboratory.

Package

Competitive salaries and a generous benefits package are on offer including Pension, Private Health and Dental, Life Insurance, Bonus and Share Options. There are also great opportunities for career progression within this expanding company.

Company

A leading Biotechnology Company who are developing next generation Humabody therapeutics derived from a unique transgenic platform all focused to build an exciting portfolio of novel oncology products in areas of high unmet need.

 

Job Features

Job CategoryBiopharmaceutical

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