Senior Scientist - Inflammation Research

PE Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation for a Senior Scientist – Inflammation Research to join its research team in Oxford on a 12-month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced immunologist to contribute to the discovery and development of innovative biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases. You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality laboratory research, developing robust in vitro assays and generating scientific insights to support early-stage drug discovery programmes.

Job Title: Senior Scientist – Inflammation Research

Location: Oxford, UK

Contract Length: 12 months

Pay Rate: £43.08 per hour PAYE

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement robust in vitro assays to support the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies for autoimmune diseases.
• Conduct hands‑on laboratory research, including primary immune cell isolation and culture, immune cell assays and multi-colour flow cytometry.
• Gather, analyse, interpret and present scientific data from multiple sources to support research programmes and inform decision‑making.
• Develop and test scientific hypotheses informed by critical evaluation of relevant literature and emerging research.
• Apply scientific rigour to experimental design, data analysis and the assessment of research findings, including troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive experimental records using electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Communicate research findings clearly through presentations, reports and discussions with internal colleagues and external collaborators.
• Contribute to project planning, scientific discussions and the development of new research ideas.
• Support the preparation of scientific manuscripts, patent applications and other research documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contract research organisations (CROs), academic institutions and external experts to share knowledge, establish best practices and drive innovation.

Essential Requirements

• PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline, with at least three years of relevant experience in immunology, drug discovery, target identification or technology development.
• Strong scientific understanding of immunology, human disease pathology and autoimmune disease mechanisms.
• Practical experience with immune cell assays, including the isolation and culture of primary immune cells.
• Demonstrable expertise in multi‑colour flow cytometry and the assessment of immune responses in health and disease.
• Experience designing, executing and interpreting robust in vitro experiments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot creatively and draw clear, evidence‑based conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex scientific findings clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage experimental work effectively.
• A self‑motivated, scientifically curious approach, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing research priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary scientific teams.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with preclinical screening and the development of novel therapeutics, ideally biologic medicines or therapeutic antibodies.
• Experience with cell line engineering and the development or optimisation of cellular assays.Experience collaborating with external research partners, CROs or academic institutions.
• Experience contributing to scientific publications, patent applications or research project planning.

****Please note, PE Global cannot provide sponsorship for this role and candidates must hold full right to work in the UK****