Scientist/Senior Scientist, Immuno-Oncology Research

Hobson Prior are looking for a Scientist and a Senior Scientist, Immuno-Oncology Research to join a brilliant biotech organisation on a permanent basis located in London. Our client is focused on producing pioneering therapies to treat serious illnesses.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities:

• For this role, you will be accountable for designing and performing experiments intended for immuno-oncology target discovery and validation in the areas of liver and pancreatic cancer.
• Partake in ongoing immuno-oncology research and drug discovery projects.
• You will inaugurate high-throughput cell-based assays aimed at target discovery and validation.
• Establish and maintain 2D and 3D tissue cultures of primary cells and cell lines.
• Responsible for examining, understanding, reporting and presenting results.

Key Skills:

• You will be capable of preparing, implementing and analytically evaluating experiments self-sufficiently.
• Outstanding time-management skills and strong ability to meet deadlines.
• Function well within a team, robust written and verbal communication skills, as well as IT skills.
• Good at troubleshooting, methodical, well organised, pay close attention to detail, and preserve accurate archives.

Requirements:

• Obtained a PhD in Biomedical sciences, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or any similar field, or a MSc with at least 3 years of practical experience in cellular or molecular biology, molecular pharmacology or cancer genomics with attention to immuno-oncology.
• Real-world experience in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, molecular pharmacology or cancer genomics.
• Palpable experience in immuno-oncology research.
• Practical experience of significant immunological and molecular biology techniques comprising of RNA/DNA extraction, qRT-PCR, ELISA, western blotting.
• Proficiency in using flow cytometry for cell sorting and analysis.
• Knowledge in at least one or more of the following subjects: tissue engineering, histology and immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy.
• Solid understanding of molecular pharmacology and oncology drug development would be an advantage, but not essential for the role.
• Previous experience working in the biotech/pharma industry performing laboratory research is highly desirable but not essential to the role.

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