Immuno-Oncology Principal Scientist

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personalised medicine company in Liverpool seeks an Immuno-Oncology Principal Scientist or Senior Scientist to innovate in cancer diagnostics. You will drive assay development for the ImmunoINTEL platform while collaborating with diverse teams in a cutting-edge environment. Your expertise in immunology and leadership will be crucial in shaping the future of precision oncology.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and public holidays

Hybrid work options and flexible scheduling

Competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience for Scientist level; minimum 8 years for Senior Scientist.
• Expertise in multi-parameter flow cytometry, IHC, ELISA, and single-cell genomics.
• Experience in clinical trials and immune profiling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise flow cytometry assays for immune profiling.
• Serve as subject-matter expert, providing strategic input into research direction.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to scientific publications.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

PhD, MD, or equivalent in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

Tools

Tableau

Spotfire

Job description

Your Company
You will be joining a cutting-edge personalised medicine company dedicated to transforming cancer treatment through innovative diagnostic technologies. Based in Liverpool, this organisation is pioneering the development of single-cell assays to guide immuno-oncology therapies. With a strong foundation in translational research and a collaborative, mission-driven culture, the company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of precision oncology.

Your Role
As an Immuno-Oncology Principal Scientist or Senior Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in the development and optimisation of the company’s ImmunoINTEL platform—a state-of-the-art flow cytometric assay system designed to support immuno-oncology and autoimmune research. You will lead assay development, contribute to clinical validation studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance the company’s diagnostic pipeline. This is a high-impact position with the opportunity to shape the future of cancer diagnostics.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assay Development: Design, develop, and optimise multi-parameter flow cytometry assays for immune profiling and biomarker discovery.
2. Scientific Leadership: Serve as a subject-matter expert in immuno-oncology, providing strategic input into research direction and assay design.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, quality, and clinical teams to ensure robust assay performance and regulatory compliance.
4. Mentorship: Train and mentor junior scientists and laboratory staff in best practices and advanced analytical techniques.
5. Data Analysis: Interpret complex immunological data and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
6. Innovation: Stay current with emerging trends in immunology, oncology, and diagnostic technologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience for Scientist level, including 2 years supervising lab personnel.
  Minimum 8 years for Senior Scientist, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in multi-parameter flow cytometry, IHC, ELISA, and single-cell genomics.
• Experience with assay development under GMP/GLP/GCP conditions.
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways (510(k), PMA) is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in clinical trials, immune profiling, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Spotfire) is desirable.

What You’ll Get

• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Hybrid work options and flexible scheduling.
• Competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive health coverage.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking technologies with leading experts in immuno-oncology.
• Collaborative, fast-paced biotech environment with a mission-driven culture.

Application Process

If you are excited about advancing cancer diagnostics and want to be part of a dynamic team, please click ‘apply now’ or contact us at [phone] for a confidential discussion. We welcome expressions of interest even if this role isn’t an exact fit.

Keywords: Immuno-Oncology, Flow Cytometry, Biomarker Discovery, Cancer Diagnostics, Assay Development, Single-Cell Analysis, Clinical Research, Precision Medicine.