Senior Medical Scientist (Biopharmaceutical)

Senior Scientist – Immunology / Inflammation Research
* Location: Oxford
* Contract: 12 months
* Rate: £54.00 to £57.00 per hour / £405.00 to £427.00 per day (via Umbrella)
The Opportunity:
ISR Recruitment is supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to contribute to the discovery of novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases.
This is an exciting, laboratory-based research opportunity for a scientifically curious immunologist with strong experimental skills, a passion for inflammation research and an interest in advancing innovative therapeutics.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Design, develop and perform robust in vitro assays to investigate immune responses and support therapeutic antibody discovery.
* Conduct hands-on laboratory work, including primary immune cell isolation and culture, cell line engineering and multicolour flow cytometry.
* Analyse, interpret and present experimental data, drawing clear scientific conclusions and troubleshooting challenges.
* Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records and ensure high standards of scientific rigour.
* Collaborate with internal research teams, external experts, CROs and academic partners to deliver R&D programmes.
* Contribute to project planning, scientific discussions, research publications and patent applications.
Skills and Experience:
* PhD in Life Sciences, Immunology or a related discipline, with at least three years’ relevant research experience.
* Strong understanding of immunology, inflammation and autoimmune disease biology.
* Practical experience assessing immune responses using relevant cellular and laboratory techniques.
* Excellent experimental design, data analysis and troubleshooting skills.
* Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
* Desirable: Experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug discovery, particularly preclinical research and biologic therapeutics.
Applications:
Interested to learn more? If you have hands-on immunology research experience and want to contribute to the development of innovative treatments for autoimmune disease on a temporary contract for an initial 12 months based in the Oxford area; please contact with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to discuss further or please share a copy of your latest CV and / or online business profile for a call back in the strictest of confidence?
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed