Senior Scientist

Job Description

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech, and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalized recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth.\n\nWe have partnered with an emerging biotech company in Oxford developing next- CAR-T and TCR-based therapies to overcome current limitations in immunotherapy. Their platform aims to enhance the sensitivity and specificity of engineered cells to high-value targets, advancing innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.\n\nThe company is seeking a skilled Senior Scientist to work on the bench, contributing to the development and optimization of novel CAR-T and TCR platforms.

The successful candidate will be involved in experimental design, execution, and data interpretation, collaborating closely with other scientists to drive projects from concept to preclinical development.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Conduct bench-based research focused on developing and optimizing CAR-T and TCR platforms.\n\n * Design, execute, and analyze experiments to enhance efficacy, specificity, and safety of engineered cells.\n\n * Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to advance research projects.\n\n * Maintain thorough and accurate experimental records.\n\n * Present findings and updates to the research team and other stakeholders.\n\n * Stay current with relevant scientific literature and technological advancements.\n\nRequirements:\n\n * PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.\n\n * Proven experience in CAR-T / TCR research, preferably within an industry or translational research setting.\n\n * Extensive hands-on expertise in cell-based assays, flow cytometry, gene editing, and molecular biology techniques.\n\n * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n\n * Excellent communication and organizational skills.\n\n * Motivation to contribute to high-impact research in the field of immunotherapy.\n\nDesirable Skills:\n\n * Experience with viral vector systems (e.g., lentiviral or retroviral).\n\n * Familiarity with in vivo models or translational studies.\n\n * Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements is a plus.\n\nNorthreach is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on , , , , , , or . We are committed to promoting , equity, and in the workplace and hiring practices, therefore only partner with business that promote DEI. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees