Global Immunology Scientist - Clinical Trials

IAVI; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IAVI invites applications for a Clinical Immunology Scientist to support assay readiness and performance across IAVI-sponsored trials and research programs. You will collaborate with CRCs, laboratories and CROs to ensure robust assay development, validation and data quality.

Working with global partners, you will provide remote and on-site technical support, lead troubleshooting and contribute to study decisions, ensuring compliance with GCP/GCLP and high scientific standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with immunological techniques (ELISpot, ELISA, flow cytometry).
• Experience with GCLP requirements in clinical research laboratory activities.
• Experience implementing immunological procedures for clinical research.
• Experience supporting assay development, optimization, qualification, validation or technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical support to CRCs, collaborating laboratories and CROs conducting immunological assays for IAVI trials and research programs, with a focus on Africa.
• Support assay lifecycle activities including feasibility, readiness assessments, development, qualification and technology transfer.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support and training during assay transfer and performance monitoring.
• Review assay performance and laboratory data, troubleshoot issues and recommend corrective actions with QA or leadership input.
• Support laboratory quality activities within GCP/GCLP requirements and study protocols.
• Contribute to study teams with scientific input on assay feasibility, performance and risk.

Education

Master's degree in immunology, biological sciences or a related field

PhD in a related field (preferred)

Tools

Immunology techniques

Job description

IAVI invites applications for a Clinical Immunology Scientist to support assay readiness and performance across IAVI-sponsored trials and research programs. You will collaborate with CRCs, laboratories and CROs to ensure robust assay development, validation and data quality.

Working with global partners, you will provide remote and on-site technical support, lead troubleshooting and contribute to study decisions, ensuring compliance with GCP/GCLP and high scientific standards.