Senior Scientist
Job type: Full-time, Permanent, Office-based, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
Location: Stevenage, UK
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 scientist with High Content Image Analysis (static and flow systems) and advanced cell culture experience to support our expanding commercial in vitro services team. Key aspects of the role include co-ordinating and delivering multiple customer projects, working in a commercial and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have preferably worked in drug/product safety and/or pharmacology environments. Applicants must be able to work at the pace of a fast-growing commercial 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:
* Execute ImmuONE’s portfolio of in vitro assays to GIVIMP
* Co-ordinate projects to ensure delivery timelines are met
* Act as a scientific expert for external projects
* Build effective working relationships with key clients
* Skilled in written or oral presentation of results and outcomes to customers and at conferences as required
* Work to a quality standard eg. GIVIMP or other quality systems as required
* Use data management systems within the research and development team
* Work cross functionally to achieve company goals
* Perform any other reasonably requested duties as required
Person Specification
Essential
* Completion of BSc studies in Biological Sciences or equivalent subject
* 5+ years industry experience, preferably in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech lab environment
* Expertise in mammalian cell culture
* Expertise in High Content Imaging techniques
* Prior experience of developing cell-based in vitro assays
* Prior experience of running in vitro assays to quality standards (e.g. GIVIMP, GLP)
* 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
* 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 or PhD 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 diversity
* 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
* Flexible working policy, and 25 days holiday per annum, plus every employee has their birthday off!
We anticipate a large response to the position and will only be able to respond to applications that we wish to progress. Thank you for your interest in ImmuONE