Senior Scientist

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Scientist to join a leading pharmaceutical company in Berkshire, UK, on a 12-month contract. You will contribute to early clinical development by designing and running translational experiments to understand disease mechanisms.

You will work with in vitro, ex vivo, and potentially in vivo models, analyze high-dimensional data (Bulk RNAseq, scRNAseq, proteomics), and collaborate with teams and CROs to progress therapeutic molecules.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Strong background in immunology and stromal biology.
• Experience integrating multi-source datasets.
• Experience with high-dimensional data like Bulk RNAseq and scRNAseq desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and run in vitro, ex vivo, and potentially in vivo experiments.
• Analyze large datasets including Bulk RNAseq, scRNAseq, and proteomics.
• Set up and run translational in vitro assays with complex cell culture models.
• Collaborate with project teams and manage CRO external studies.

Skills

Immunology

Stromal biology

Data analysis

Education

PhD + 3+ years industry experience

Tools

Bulk RNAseq

scRNAseq

Spatial transcriptomics

Proteomics

Job description

This is an exciting role for a Senior Scientist to join a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, based in Berkshire, UK. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on early clinical development by supporting the progression and maximization of therapeutic molecules.

This is a 12 month contract with the potential to extend.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. As the Senior Scientist, you will support scientific decision-making by designing and running in vitro, ex vivo, and potentially in vivo experiments to reflect the biology of the target and model pathogenic mechanisms of disease.

2. As the Senior Scientist, you will perform analysis of large data sets, including Bulk RNAseq, scRNAseq, and proteomics, using advanced data analysis tools and pipelines.

3. As the Senior Scientist, you will set up and run translational in vitro assays, including complex cell culture models and patient ex vivo tissue culture, to test novel therapeutics and investigate their mechanisms of action.

4. As the Senior Scientist, you will collaborate with project teams and manage external studies with contract research organizations to run specific complex or translational assays.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Relevant degree in a scientific discipline, ideally a PhD with 3+ years industry experience.

2. Strong technical background in immunology and/or stromal biology, with biological knowledge across multiple disease indications.

3. Proven experience in analysing and integrating different data sets from multiple sources.

4. Practical experience in producing high-dimensional data such as Bulk RNAseq, scRNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, and proteomics is desirable.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic research environment and is eager to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in immunology. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and work with a team dedicated to innovative scientific discovery.

Key Words: Data Scientist / Immunology / Translational Research / Preclinical Data / Therapeutic Molecules / In Vitro Assays / Ex Vivo Tissue Culture / Bulk RNAseq / scRNAseq / Proteomics / Drug Discovery

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.