Senior Scientist - Translational Immunologist

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Senior Scientist who is innovative and agile to join us in our Immune Reset department based in Slough UK (Windlesham from 2027).

About the role

In this laboratory-based position, you will add value to our research pipeline through the generation of high-quality translational assay data and analysis of complex datasets to progress our pre-clinical programmes, increase our understanding of disease pathobiology and contribute to the identification of new targets.

Who you’ll work with

Reporting into Senior Group Leader Immune Reset.

What you’ll do

• Develop, run and analyse novel in vitro translational assays to model disease mechanisms.


• Generate impactful translational data to deepen our understanding of candidate molecule mechanism of action.


• Interrogate omic datasets to generate insights into patient (sub-) populations and aid identification of new targets.

Interested?  For this role you’ll need the following education, experience and skills

• PhD level scientist with several years post-doc experience.


• Immunologist with experience in developing translational models.


• Expertise in a broad range laboratory techniques including primary cell (co-)cultures, multi-colour flow cytometry and multiplex analyses. 


• Knowledge of programming languages such a R or Python are desireable. 


• Ability to analyse complex datasets, building customised solutions as necessary.


• Innovative mindset with a drive to lead from the lab.


• Focused on timely delivery of data to meet project needs.


• Pro-active and solution oriented.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. 
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.