Infectious Diseases Scientist - HIV/HBV Immunology CL3 Lab

IMMUNOCORE LTD; Great Rollright; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunocore in Oxford is seeking a Scientist - Infectious Diseases to contribute to cross-functional efforts applying ImmTAX platform and other modalities to novel treatments for chronic infections, including HIV, HBV and EBV-associated diseases.

You will plan, design and execute experiments using techniques such as NextGen sequencing, DD-PCR, qPCR, cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISpots, and ELISAs, with some work in a CL3 facility and handling of human viruses.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, virology, immunology, or related discipline and 0-2 years related experience.
• Alternatively, a BSc or MSc with significant work experience in relevant scientific areas
• Worked in a bench-based laboratory environment and proficient in key techniques: Droplet Digital PCR, NextGen sequencing, Genomics/Transcriptomics, PCR, Mutagenesis, qPCR
• Culturing primary cells and/or cell lines

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute assignments to meet project goals within defined timeframes
• Execute experiments to address key scientific questions and enable project progression, utilizing a range of molecular and cellular techniques
• Some work will be conducted in a containment level 3 (CL3 facility) and will require handling of human viruses
• Analyse data, interpret results, and make recommendations
• Expand scientific/technical knowledge in relevant fields including HIV/HBV/EBV related disease biology and drug development
• Work effectively in a matrixed team structure and as part of cross functional teams
• Participate and present results at internal meetings
• Establish relationships and possible collaborations within and outside of the company

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Genomics

Virology

Immunology

Flow cytometry

ELISAs

ELISpots

qPCR

NextGen sequencing

Cell culture

Education

PhD in molecular biology

BSc or MSc with relevant experience

Tools

Droplet Digital PCR

NextGen sequencing

Genomics/Transcriptomics

PCR

Job description

Immunocore in Oxford is seeking a Scientist - Infectious Diseases to contribute to cross-functional efforts applying ImmTAX platform and other modalities to novel treatments for chronic infections, including HIV, HBV and EBV-associated diseases.

You will plan, design and execute experiments using techniques such as NextGen sequencing, DD-PCR, qPCR, cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISpots, and ELISAs, with some work in a CL3 facility and handling of human viruses.