Senior Medical Scientist (Biopharmaceutical)

ISR Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ISR Recruitment Ltd in Oxford seeks a Senior Scientist to contribute to the discovery of novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases. The role is lab-based, focusing on immunology and inflammation with hands-on experimental work and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences, Immunology or a related discipline with at least three years of relevant research experience.
• Strong understanding of immunology, inflammation and autoimmune disease biology.
• Practical experience assessing immune responses using relevant cellular and laboratory techniques.
• Excellent experimental design, data analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and perform robust in vitro assays to investigate immune responses and support therapeutic antibody discovery.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory work, including primary immune cell isolation and culture, cell line engineering and multicolour flow cytometry.
• Analyse, interpret and present experimental data, drawing clear scientific conclusions and troubleshooting challenges.
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records and ensure high standards of scientific rigour.
• Collaborate with internal research teams, external experts, CROs and academic partners to deliver R&D programmes.
• Contribute to project planning, scientific discussions, research publications and patent applications.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Experimental design

Data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Education

PhD in Life Sciences or Immunology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Job description

• Senior Scientist - Immunology/Inflammation Research
• Location: Oxford
• Contract: 12 months
• Rate: £54.00 to £57.00 per hour/£405.00 to £427.00 per day (via Umbrella)

The Opportunity:

ISR Recruitment is supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to contribute to the discovery of novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases.

This is an exciting, laboratory-based research opportunity for a scientifically curious immunologist with strong experimental skills, a passion for inflammation research and an interest in advancing innovative therapeutics.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and perform robust in vitro assays to investigate immune responses and support therapeutic antibody discovery.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory work, including primary immune cell isolation and culture, cell line engineering and multicolour flow cytometry.
• Analyse, interpret and present experimental data, drawing clear scientific conclusions and troubleshooting challenges.
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records and ensure high standards of scientific rigour.
• Collaborate with internal research teams, external experts, CROs and academic partners to deliver R&D programmes.
• Contribute to project planning, scientific discussions, research publications and patent applications.

Skills and Experience:

• PhD in Life Sciences, Immunology or a related discipline, with at least three years' relevant research experience.
• Strong understanding of immunology, inflammation and autoimmune disease biology.
• Practical experience assessing immune responses using relevant cellular and laboratory techniques.
• Excellent experimental design, data analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug discovery, particularly preclinical research and biologic therapeutics.