Senior Scientist – Immunoassay

Planet Pharma; Fordham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead immunoassay development in our expanding division based in Cambridgeshire, UK. You will design and validate cutting-edge immunoassays that support global pharmaceutical projects and ensure compliance with GLP/GCP standards.

You will mentor scientists, build strong customer partnerships, and contribute to scientifically sound decisions aligned with FDA guidelines. Experience with MSD, Gyrolab, and automation tools like Hamilton is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and validating immunogenicity assays.
• Familiarity with MSD and Gyrolab platforms; exposure to GXP/GLP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead immunoassay development and validation efforts in immunoassay division.
• Mentor and supervise scientists; drive project execution.
• Collaborate with sponsors and teams to deliver robust analytical methods compliant with GLP/GCP and FDA guidelines.

Skills

Immunogenicity assay development

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in biological sciences

Tools

MSD platform

Gyrolab platform

Hamilton automation

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real impact in biotech and drug development? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Scientist to lead and innovate within our expanding immunoassay division. Based in Cambridgeshire, you’ll play a key role in developing and validating cutting-edge immunoassays that support groundbreaking pharmaceutical projects worldwide.

Your expertise will help design robust pre-clinical and clinical analytical methods, ensuring high-quality results in compliance with GLP and GCP standards. As a team leader, you’ll mentor scientists, build strong customer partnerships, and make scientifically sound decisions aligned with FDA guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in biological science or related experience, with proven skills in immunogenicity assay development–especially with MSD and Gyrolab platforms. Familiarity with M10, FDA regulations, and sample pretreatment strategies (SPEAD, ACE) is a plus. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive approach are essential.

Preferred candidates will possess experience in a GXP environment and familiarity with automation tools like Hamilton. We welcome candidates requiring visa sponsorship, and relocation support.