Senior Scientist - Antibody Engineering Solutions
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About The Role
The successful candidate will join a multi‑disciplinary team generating innovative antibody engineering solutions for new drug candidates, including monoclonal and bispecific antibodies and novel molecular entities. This exciting role is based in the UK at our world‑class research centre in Slough/Windlesham, a site with a strong pedigree for drug discovery and antibody engineering within the Antibody and Novel Therapeutics department.
Who You’ll Work With
Reporting to the Senior Director in the Antibody and Novel Therapeutics department, you’ll collaborate across the UK research site.
What You’ll Do
As a senior laboratory‑based research scientist, you will contribute to the development of ideas to support new therapeutic molecules from inception to project delivery, while demonstrating molecule "manufacturability". Responsibilities include protein production, assay development, data generation to build confidence around new molecules and novel antibody concepts.
Qualifications
* A multiskilled lab‑based protein scientist with a PhD or industrial experience in a relevant biological discipline.
* Deep understanding of antibodies, their structures and functions.
* Experience in protein/antibody production, including Molecular Biology, expression, purification and QC, and analytical assays for characterisation.
* Experience in cell assays (binding, signalling, reporter, complex, flow cytometry, in cell lines or primary cells) is beneficial.
* Knowledge of software such as GraphPad, PyMOL, SnapGene, ELN is desirable.
* Experience with publications or presentations is advantageous.
About Us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology. We have over 9,000 employees worldwide, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we create value through collaboration and innovation to improve patient outcomes. We foster a caring, inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Our hybrid‑first approach blends remote and office work, with 40% of time spent onsite.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Research
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Should you require adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, please contact us at EMEA‑Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. If your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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