Research Scientist - Immunology

Job Title: Research Scientist (Cell Biology) - Immunology Biotech

Location: Oxford, UK

Company Overview:

Our client are a leading biotechnology company specializing in immunology/immuno-metabolism research and the development of innovative therapies for various immunological disorders. Who are committed to advancing scientific knowledge and improving the lives of patients worldwide through cutting-edge research and development.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and talented Research Scientist with a strong background in immunology and cell biology to join our team

• Utilizing knowledge to contribute to the progression of the pipeline projects and identification, triage and development of novel immunology targets.
• Working closely with multi-disciplinary teammates to run assays for compound screening, understanding mechanisms of action and identifying and validating novel targets.
• Perform high-quality experimental work, including generating novel hypotheses and designing experiments to understand the role of targets in immune cell function.
• Analyse and interpret data, putting it into context of wider work being performed within the projects and the field/literature.
• Responsible or developing in vitro assays relevant to autoimmune, inflammatory or oncology diseases.
• Working closely with the laboratory team to ensure best practice for experimental work and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Qualifications:

• PhD in immunology or related discipline, or Masters with 2-3 years post-graduate experience in immunology
• Experienced in in vitro immune cell cultures including isolating, differentiating, culturing and profiling adaptive and innate immune cells
• Hands-on experience with standard immunological techniques including, immunofluorescence, immunoassays and flow cytometry, and experience with the associated software packages and analysis tools (e.g. FlowJo)
• Understanding of in vitro and in vivo models of immune-related diseases, and specifically translation between in vitro and in vivo studies
• Ability to creatively apply a variety of scientific concepts to solve complex problems
• Can-do attitude and team player with strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills