Senior Scientist, Immunology Research - 18 Month FTC
Achilles Therapeutics | England | Full-time | apply.workable.com |
Achilles is a fast paced, trail blazing company. We are breaking new ground with our science creating products that have never been made. As no-one has done what we are doing before, there is no playbook to copy. This means we must innovate, adapt and collaborate across our organisation, working together to solve novel problems.
This entrepreneurial spirit and approach runs through our company and those who thrive here are able to cope with anything that is thrown at them, enjoy ambiguity and thrive on making things happen even when there is not a detailed brief.
The role is part of the Immunology Research team within the Process Development department and will primarily be focused on the development of new generations of T cell therapy products. As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for designing and performing experiments related to a particular project and the discovery of novel techniques for manufacturing the next generation of cNeT products.
The role requires a highly motivated, hard-working and driven individual with practical experience in T cell immunology and cell therapy and related techniques in one or more of the following areas: T cell metabolism, T cell signalling and molecular biology (e.g., TCR cloning, expression vectors).
This is a unique opportunity to work with a cross functional team of scientists with world-leading experts in cancer evolution, bioinformatics, biomarker discovery, bioprocess engineering and cancer immunotherapy and to become a key contributor within an interdisciplinary consortium to an exciting project destined to change the course of cell therapies.
The work will be carried out at Achilles Therapeutics in our laboratories at Hammersmith, London.
Responsibilities
• Managing own timelines and coordinate with other team members to meet goal deadlines.
• Managing cross functional interactions to achieve the strategic goals of projects.
• Performing complex experiments in a timely manner to achieve tight deadlines.
• Presenting and interpreting data and planning next steps accordingly.
• Managing the planning, execution, and delivery of data packages across multiple projects aligned with the strategic needs of the business.
• Prepare SOPs, reports, and presentations appropriate for internal or external parties within agreed timelines.
• Oversee and guide junior members of the team in both development of practical skills and to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Participate in the Process Development team activities and work in close collaboration with other functions of the company (such as Bioinformatics and Clinical Operations).
• Effectively communicate scientific results and interpretation to a technical and non-technical audience
Requirements
Essential:
• PhD in Immunology/cell biology or relevant field, and 5+ years of relevant work experience post-PhD
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of cancer immunology.
• Good understanding of the immune cell metabolism.
• Experience working with patient blood and tissue samples.
• Significant hands-on technical experience in small- and large-scale immune cell isolation, cell culture, flow cytometry and T cell functional assays.
Desirable:
• Industry/Biotech experience
• Molecular Biology experience (e.g., TCR cloning)
• Knock out techniques (e.g., CRISPR)
• Lentivirus generation and production.
Benefits
This is a 18 month fixed term contract role, offering a competitive benefits package
At Achilles you will enjoy a flexible and dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, leadership, and teamwork. We work hard and deliver a lot
Our benefits package includes a competitive salary and performance related bonus, group pension plan matched up to 6%, life insurance, private medical insurance, and a tax approved all employee share incentive plan.
This entrepreneurial spirit and approach runs through our company and those who thrive here are able to cope with anything that is thrown at them, enjoy ambiguity and thrive on making things happen even when there is not a detailed brief.
The role is part of the Immunology Research team within the Process Development department and will primarily be focused on the development of new generations of T cell therapy products. As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for designing and performing experiments related to a particular project and the discovery of novel techniques for manufacturing the next generation of cNeT products.
The role requires a highly motivated, hard-working and driven individual with practical experience in T cell immunology and cell therapy and related techniques in one or more of the following areas: T cell metabolism, T cell signalling and molecular biology (e.g., TCR cloning, expression vectors).
This is a unique opportunity to work with a cross functional team of scientists with world-leading experts in cancer evolution, bioinformatics, biomarker discovery, bioprocess engineering and cancer immunotherapy and to become a key contributor within an interdisciplinary consortium to an exciting project destined to change the course of cell therapies.
The work will be carried out at Achilles Therapeutics in our laboratories at Hammersmith, London.
Responsibilities
• Managing own timelines and coordinate with other team members to meet goal deadlines.
• Managing cross functional interactions to achieve the strategic goals of projects.
• Performing complex experiments in a timely manner to achieve tight deadlines.
• Presenting and interpreting data and planning next steps accordingly.
• Managing the planning, execution, and delivery of data packages across multiple projects aligned with the strategic needs of the business.
• Prepare SOPs, reports, and presentations appropriate for internal or external parties within agreed timelines.
• Oversee and guide junior members of the team in both development of practical skills and to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Participate in the Process Development team activities and work in close collaboration with other functions of the company (such as Bioinformatics and Clinical Operations).
• Effectively communicate scientific results and interpretation to a technical and non-technical audience
Requirements
Essential:
• PhD in Immunology/cell biology or relevant field, and 5+ years of relevant work experience post-PhD
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of cancer immunology.
• Good understanding of the immune cell metabolism.
• Experience working with patient blood and tissue samples.
• Significant hands-on technical experience in small- and large-scale immune cell isolation, cell culture, flow cytometry and T cell functional assays.
Desirable:
• Industry/Biotech experience
• Molecular Biology experience (e.g., TCR cloning)
• Knock out techniques (e.g., CRISPR)
• Lentivirus generation and production.
Benefits
This is a 18 month fixed term contract role, offering a competitive benefits package
At Achilles you will enjoy a flexible and dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, leadership, and teamwork. We work hard and deliver a lot
Our benefits package includes a competitive salary and performance related bonus, group pension plan matched up to 6%, life insurance, private medical insurance, and a tax approved all employee share incentive plan.
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