Senior Scientist - Flow Cytometry

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology organisation in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Scientist for a 12-month maternity cover. You will design and execute immune cell assays, plan studies with organoids, and leverage extensive experience in flow cytometry. Ideal candidates have a strong background in cell biology or immunology and proven expertise in T cell biology and immunotherapy.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in T cell biology and tumour immune microenvironment.
• Experience in cell culture techniques with immune cells and patient-derived organoids.
• Excellent communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and run immune cell–based in vitro assays.
• Plan and execute studies with patient-derived organoids.
• Perform high-parameter flow cytometry and analyze data.
• Support multimodality experiments in research projects.

Skills

T cell biology

Immunotherapy

Cell culture techniques

Multi-flow cytometry

Education

BSc or higher in Cell Biology, Immunology, Oncology

PhD in Biology/Oncology

Job description

Overview

CY Partners are supporting a leading biotechnology organisation in the search for a Senior Scientist to work with a global Pharmaceutical company at their site in Stevenage on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking research team at the forefront of oncology and immunology, where you’ll contribute to pioneering translational research and innovative therapies.

Responsibilities

• Design and run immune cell–based in vitro assays (including activation, proliferation, and phenotype characterisation).


• Plan and execute studies with patient-derived organoids and allogenic/autologous immune cells.


• Perform high-parameter flow cytometry (10+ colours), including staining, data collection, and analysis.


• Support multimodality experiments across cross-functional research projects.


• Report findings, troubleshoot experiments, and contribute to collaborative teams focused on cutting-edge oncology research.

Requirements

• A BSc or higher in Cell Biology, Immunology, Oncology, or related discipline.


• Proven expertise in T cell biology, tumour immune microenvironment, and immunotherapy.


• Strong experience in cell culture techniques, including immune cells, primary samples, and patient-derived organoids.


• Extensive hands-on experience in multi-flow cytometry.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable

(but not essential):

• PhD in Biology/Oncology or related discipline, or 3+ years of industry experience