Lead Scientist, Antibody Characterisation & Developability

RQ Biotechnology Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RQ Biotechnology Ltd. in White City, London, is seeking a Senior / Principal Scientist, Antibody Characterisation to own key capabilities and help shape our antibody pipeline.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits as we expand our influenza-focused pipeline and next-generation discovery. You will combine hands-on laboratory science with leadership, overseeing experiments, mentoring scientists and collaborating across multidisciplinary R&D teams in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Protein Science or related field.
• Proven therapeutic antibody R&D experience in biotech or pharma.
• Strong hands-on SPR/BLI and antibody characterisation expertise.
• Experience in antibody optimisation, developability and candidate selection.
• Exposure to advanced antibody formats.
• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary R&D teams and own technical workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead antibody characterisation using SPR/BLI, ELISA and complementary biophysical techniques.
• Develop and optimise assays assessing binding, kinetics, stability and developability.
• Drive antibody lead optimisation and candidate selection.
• Characterise next-generation formats including bispecifics, multispecifics and ADCs.
• Lead scientific workstreams, mentor scientists and oversee CRO activities.

Skills

Therapeutic antibody R&D experience

SPR/BLI & antibody characterisation

Antibody optimisation & developability

Candidate selection experience

Exposure to advanced antibody formats

Technical ownership & cross-functional

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Protein Science or related field

Job description

RQ Biotechnology Ltd. in White City, London, is seeking a Senior / Principal Scientist, Antibody Characterisation to own key capabilities and help shape our antibody pipeline.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits as we expand our influenza-focused pipeline and next-generation discovery. You will combine hands-on laboratory science with leadership, overseeing experiments, mentoring scientists and collaborating across multidisciplinary R&D teams in a fast-moving