Senior Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotech company in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead projects and execute in vitro assays. The role demands expertise in High Content Imaging and cell culture, with at least 5 years of industry experience. A supportive work environment with room for personal and professional growth is offered along with flexible working options and benefits such as private healthcare.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Private healthcare

Performance-based bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech lab environment.
• Expertise in mammalian cell culture and High Content Imaging techniques.
• Experience developing and running cell-based in vitro assays.

Responsibilities

• Execute the portfolio of in vitro assays to GIVIMP.
• Coordinate projects to ensure delivery timelines are met.
• Act as a scientific expert for external projects.

Skills

High Content Image Analysis

Cell culture expertise

Project coordination

Written and oral presentation skills

IT proficiency

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Scientist

Job type: Full-time, Permanent, Office-based, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

Location: Stevenage, UK

At ImmuONE, our vision is to transform in vitro inhalation safety assessment by providing the best-in-class in vitro models and tailored in vitro services that most accurately predict in vivo outcomes. We have unique capabilities in the development and commercialisation of immunocompetent 2D and 3D in vitro models and assessments and work with the pharmaceutical, consumer product and chemical sectors globally to provide vital data on safety of new products and pharmacology and efficacy of new therapeutics. Our key focus is on lung toxicology and macrophage responses as well as other mucosal biological barriers (eye, oromucosa).

What we are looking for

We are currently looking for an experienced scientist with High Content Image Analysis (static and flow systems) and advanced cell culture experience to support our expanding commercial in vitro services team. Key aspects of the role include coordinating and delivering multiple customer projects, working in a commercial and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have preferably worked in drug/product safety and/or pharmacology environments. Applicants must be able to work at the pace of a fast-growing commercial biotech start-up. We offer a creative and supportive work environment, with opportunities to develop new scientific, managerial, and translational skills in this rapidly advancing industry.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Execute ImmuONE’s portfolio of in vitro assays to GIVIMP
• Coordinate projects to ensure delivery timelines met
• Act as a scientific expert for external projects
• Build effective working relationships with key clients
• Skilled in written or oral presentation of results and outcomes to customers and at conferences as required
• Work to a quality standard e.g. GIVIMP or other quality systems as required
• Use data management systems within the research and development team
• Work cross functionally to achieve company goals
• Perform any other reasonably requested duties as required

Person Specification

Essential

• Completion of BSc studies in Biological Sciences or equivalent subject
• 5+ years industry experience, preferably in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech lab environment
• Expertise in mammalian cell culture
• Expertise in High Content Imaging techniques
• Prior experience of developing cell-based in vitro assays
• Prior experience of running in vitro assays to quality standards (e.g. GIVIMP, GLP)
• Track-record of successfully working and delivering projects in a team environment
• Enthusiastic, problem-solving, can-do approach to work
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, develop and implement work plans
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Proficiency in IT systems (Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and statistical analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working with lung, epithelial and/or immune in vitro models
• Experience in in vitro drug discovery, pharmacology, toxicology and/or immunology
• Experience of working within formal quality management environment
• MSc or PhD in relevant subject area

Values and Benefits

• Problem solving for challenges that makes a difference
• Scientific excellence and rigour
• Well-being and personal growth
• Valuing
• Transparency and open, honest communication

We offer

• Personal development opportunities, training and support
• Opportunity to publish and attend conferences
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Regular company team building events
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working policy, and 25 days holiday per annum, plus every employee has their birthday off

We anticipate a large response to the position and will only be able to respond to applications that we wish to progress. Thank you for your interest in ImmuONE