Senior/Principal Scientist – Biomarker & Translational Science

Scienceabode; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Senior or Principal Research Scientist with strong Flow Cytometry expertise to join their newly forming Translational Research team. This role involves developing Flow Cytometry assays, planning and executing experiments, and acting as a subject matter expert. Candidates should have a solid background in immunology, experience in pre-clinical studies, and be confident in communicating complex scientific data. The position offers a 12-month contract with a salary range of £55,000 – £75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise in Flow Cytometry assay development, validation and data analysis.
• Background in immunology is highly desirable.
• Confident in using Flow Cytometry software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Flow Cytometry assays for studies.
• Plan, design, execute, and interpret experiments.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Flow Cytometry.

Skills

Flow Cytometry assay development

Immunology knowledge

Flow Cytometry software

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

FlowJo

BD Diva

FCS Express

Job description

Overview

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

Contract and remuneration

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

VRS9355SE

£55000 – £75000/annum

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