Senior/Principal Scientist - Biomarker & Translational Science

Slough
2 weeks ago
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We are working in partnership with a global pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Senior or Principal Research Scientist with strong Flow Cytometry expertise for a newly forming Translational Research team.

This opportunity sits within the company’s Early Clinical Development & Translational Sciences function, working closely with an established Biomarker Assay Sciences group. The team supports the progression of innovative therapeutic assets – including gene therapies – from research through to early clinical development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to play a key role in shaping a new translational capability, while gaining broad exposure across the drug discovery and development pipeline in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver fit-for-purpose Flow Cytometry assays to support pre-clinical and clinical studies

  • Plan, design, execute and interpret experiments, delivering high-quality, robust data

  • Act as a Flow Cytometry subject matter expert, working with internal stakeholders and external CROs to share results and drive project completion

  • Develop an understanding of the underlying biology and communicate this during multi-disciplinary project meetings

  • Present and discuss data within multi-disciplinary project teams

  • Manage workload to meet project and portfolio timelines

  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and HTA requirements

    Candidate profile:

  • Strong hands-on expertise in Flow Cytometry assay development, validation and data analysis

  • Background in immunology and experience supporting pre-clinical to clinical programmes is highly desirable

  • Confident using Flow Cytometry software such as FlowJo, BD Diva, FCS Express

  • Well organised, detail-focused and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced lab environment

  • Confident in communicating complex scientific ideas and data to others

    Desirable experience:

  • Broader bioanalytical techniques (e.g. LBA, LC-MS, IHC, omics, exosomes)

  • Experience mentoring or managing junior scientists

  • Oversight of wider bioanalytical activities within project teams

    The role is offered on an initial 12-month contract with realistic potential for extension and permanent opportunities.

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