Senior Scientist - Complex In Vitro Immunology

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in London is seeking a Senior Scientist - Complex In Vitro Immunology. You will play a central role in getting the new lab operational, focusing on developing complex cell assays and supporting junior lab members. The role requires strong technical expertise in immunology and significant research experience in an industry setting. Opportunities to engage with seasoned professionals and understand the biotech landscape await. This is a permanent role with standard office hours.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of drug discovery and development process.
• Significant post-graduate experience in an industrial or translational lab setting.
• Previous experience in human cell culture, particularly with human primary immune cells.
• Direct practical knowledge of flow cytometry and/or microscopy/cell-imaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex cell assays to understand drug mechanisms.
• Provide training and scientific support to junior lab members.
• Manage projects and maintain high standards of record-keeping.
• Establish medium/high throughput screening of novel drugs.
• Communicate data effectively to external stakeholders.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Cell biology

Flow cytometry

High-content imaging

Tools

Microscopy

Cell imaging

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Scientist - Complex In Vitro Immunology to join a new lab in London embedded in one of Europe's leading life sciences venture ecosystems. This lab supports early-stage biotech companies developing and running complex in vitro assays that help guide real-world drug discovery.

The role will be based in Kings Cross, London and is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours.

The Role

You’ll report to the Lab Head and play a central role in getting the lab operational. This is a hands‑on position, but with a clear path to grow into a leadership role. Project management responsibilities will be a key part of this role and contribution to shaping new scientific directions that the company takes.

The role is ideal for candidates with strong technical expertise in immunology or cell biology, ideally with significant research experience in an industry setting. You should be confident working with primary human immune cells and familiar with techniques such as flow cytometry or high‑content imaging.

What really sets this role apart is the opportunities you will have to understand how start‑up biotech works from a very experienced team. You’ll be working alongside top‑tier scientists, investors, and founders, providing exposure to an extensive network of brilliant researchers and leaders in the biotech industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex cell assays to help understand drug mechanism of action
• Provide training and scientific support to junior lab members
• Project management
• Maintain high standards of record‑keeping for delivery of data and reports to clients
• Establish medium/high throughput screening of novel drugs
• Excellent communication of data to external stakeholders

Your Background

Essential:

• Extensive knowledge of drug discovery and development process
• Significant post‑graduate experience in an industrial or translational lab setting (pharma or biotech)
• Previous experience in human cell culture most preferably with human primary immune cells
• Direct practical knowledge of flow cytometry and/or microscopy/cell‑imaging

Desirable:

• High throughput screening cell assay screening
• Some experience in biophysics‑based screening techniques for example affinity measurements using BLI/SPR
• Project management experience

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