Immuno-Oncology Principal Scientist (Liverpool)

Your Company
You will be joining a cutting-edge personalised medicine company dedicated to transforming cancer treatment through innovative diagnostic technologies. Based in Liverpool, this organisation is pioneering the development of single-cell assays to guide immuno-oncology therapies. With a strong foundation in translational research and a collaborative, mission-driven culture, the company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of precision oncology.

Your Role
As an Immuno-Oncology Principal Scientist or Senior Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in the development and optimisation of the company’s ImmunoINTEL platform—a state-of-the-art flow cytometric assay system designed to support immuno-oncology and autoimmune research. You will lead assay development, contribute to clinical validation studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance the company’s diagnostic pipeline. This is a high-impact position with the opportunity to shape the future of cancer diagnostics.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assay Development: Design, develop, and optimise multi-parameter flow cytometry assays for immune profiling and biomarker discovery.
2. Scientific Leadership: Serve as a subject-matter expert in immuno-oncology, providing strategic input into research direction and assay design.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, quality, and clinical teams to ensure robust assay performance and regulatory compliance.
4. Mentorship: Train and mentor junior scientists and laboratory staff in best practices and advanced analytical techniques.
5. Data Analysis: Interpret complex immunological data and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
6. Innovation: Stay current with emerging trends in immunology, oncology, and diagnostic technologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience for Scientist level, including 2 years supervising lab personnel.
  Minimum 8 years for Senior Scientist, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in multi-parameter flow cytometry, IHC, ELISA, and single-cell genomics.
• Experience with assay development under GMP/GLP/GCP conditions.
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways (510(k), PMA) is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in clinical trials, immune profiling, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Spotfire) is desirable.

What You’ll Get

• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Hybrid work options and flexible scheduling.
• Competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive health coverage.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking technologies with leading experts in immuno-oncology.
• Collaborative, fast-paced biotech environment with a mission-driven culture.

Application Process

If you are excited about advancing cancer diagnostics and want to be part of a dynamic team, please click ‘apply now’ or contact us at +44 333 010 6262 for a confidential discussion. We welcome expressions of interest even if this role isn’t an exact fit.

Keywords: Immuno-Oncology, Flow Cytometry, Biomarker Discovery, Cancer Diagnostics, Assay Development, Single-Cell Analysis, Clinical Research, Precision Medicine.

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