Scientist In Stromal Immunology

Job Description

Our company has a rapidly growing interdisciplinary team of scientists in London and exciting plans to expand our London presence initially at the Francis Crick Institute in 2024, and from 2027 in our new ‘state of art’ London Discovery Research Centre and UK headquarters at the hub of London’s Knowledge Quarter. As part of this expansion, to deliver on our mission of turning breakthrough science into meaningful and impactful medicines, we plan to establish a new Immunology group within our London Discovery. 

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist in Stromal Immunology to be fully lab based at the Francis Crick Institute, London.

In this role, you will identify unmet medical needs, evaluate and apply novel experimental approaches and impact basic research and translational medicine.

Working collaboratively with our discovery teams at the Francis Crick Institute and the London Bioscience Innovation Centre you will apply cutting edge lab technologies and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning tools to identify drug discovery targets for potential medicines that could tackle inflammatory/autoimmune diseases and improve our understanding of how our potential new therapies and medicines work at a cellular and molecular level in the patients we serve.

What you will do:

• Execute experiments and analyse data independently; demonstrating scientific rigor and critical thinking skills​
• Utilise cell-based assays and molecular tools to dissect in-vivo observations and uncover  underlying mechanisms
• Develop, validate, and implement cellular assays
• Clearly communicate data summaries and identify next steps
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies in the field of immunology/Stromal Immunology
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a cross functional team environment to advance drug discovery
• Demonstrate a “one-team” mindset by proactively engaging in lab and department initiatives ​
• Promote, and positively contribute to, a work culture that is diverse and inclusive, foster a growth mindset and values respective constructive feedback in order to progress business deliverables
• Maintain a high standard of experimentation and record keeping

What you will need to be successful in this role:

Required Experience:

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (achieved or expected in 2024), which may be accompanied by time spent in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry; or MSc/BSc in Biological Sciences with experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Working knowledge of high-dimensional flow cytometry and FACS-based immunophenotyping (both panel design and downstream data analysis)
• Proficiency across cellular and molecular techniques, which may include stable (reporter) cell line generation and characterisation, primary cell isolation and culture, protein detection (ELISA and Luminex)

Skills/Competencies

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Passion for innovation and problem-solving
• Team player with effective written and oral communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills

Your role at our company is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At our company, we’re inventing for life. 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

Closing date for applications - 26th March 2024

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Requisition ID:R285937