Study Director / Principal Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading biotech company in the UK is seeking an experienced in vitro scientist to lead their expanding commercial services team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of industry experience, expertise in cell culture and molecular biology, and strong project management skills. This role offers opportunities for personal development, flexible working, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible working policy

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience, preferably in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech or CRO lab environment.
• Previous study director and project management experience.
• Track record of successfully working and delivering projects in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform the role of study lead and execute ImmuONE’s portfolio of in vitro assays.
• Coordinate commercial in vitro services projects to ensure delivery timelines are met.
• Train and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell & molecular biology techniques

Troubleshooting

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent

MSc in relevant subject area

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Job Description

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 (e.g. eye, oromucosa).

What we are looking for:

We are currently looking for an experienced in vitro scientist to co-ordinate our expanding commercial in vitro services team. Key aspects of the role include being a study-lead planning, co-ordinating and delivering customer projects as well as co-ordinating multiple projects, resource and personnel and balancing commercial and R&D activities. An ideal candidate must have a track-record in being a study lead, delivering multiple projects in a commercial and dynamic environment, preferably related to drug/product safety and/or pharmacology. Applicants must be able to keep up with the pace of a fast-growing 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:

• Perform the role of study lead and execute ImmuONE’s portfolio of in vitro assays to GIVIMP
• Co-ordinate our commercial in vitro services projects to ensure delivery timelines are met
• Lead the validation and establish and embed new assessment methods
• Act as a scientific expert for external projects
• Train and mentor junior members of the team
• Build effective working relationships with key clients
• Skilled in written or oral presentation of results and outcomes to customers and at conferences as required
• Develop operating and quality procedures, and act as a lead for GIVIMP and/or other quality systems required
• Oversee and uphold the appropriate use of data management systems within the research and development team
• Work cross functionally to achieve company goals
• Perform any other reasonably

Person Specification

Essential

• Completion of BSc studies in Biological Sciences or equivalent subject
• 5+ years industry experience, preferably in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech or CRO lab environment
• Previous study director and project management experience
• Expertise in mammalian cell culture
• Expertise in cell & molecular biology techniques
• Prior experience of developing cell-based in vitro assays
• Prior experience of running in vitro assays to quality standards (e.g. GIVIMP, GLP)
• Skilled at troubleshooting activities and process optimisation whilst supporting less experienced personnel
• 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
• Demonstrate ability to lead and co-ordinate projects effectively
• 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 in relevant subject area

At ImmuONE we pride ourselves on our values including:

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

We want to attract talented individuals who share our passion, and 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
• EMI share scheme
• Flexible working policy, and 25 days holiday per annum, plus every employee has their birthday off!