Senior Medical Scientist (Biopharmaceutical)

ISR RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 74.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ISR Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Scientist in Immunology and Inflammation Research to join an Oxford laboratory focused on discovering novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases.

The role involves hands-on immunology work, including primary immune cell isolation, culture, and multicolour flow cytometry, with emphasis on rigorous data interpretation and collaboration across teams.

Formación

• PhD in Life Sciences, Immunology or related discipline; at least three years of relevant research experience.
• Experience in immunology, inflammation and autoimmune disease biology.
• Practical experience assessing immune responses using relevant cellular and laboratory techniques.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Immunology

Inflammation biology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Scientific communication

Teamwork

Educación

PhD in Life Sciences, Immunology or related discipline

Herramientas

Primary immune cell isolation

Cell line engineering

Multicolour flow cytometry

Laboratory techniques

Descripción del empleo

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.