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Senior Research Associate

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Research Associate – CAR-T Cell Therapy
📍 Oxford, UK | 💼 Full-time, Permanent | 🧬 Biotechnology / Immunotherapy

About the Company
Northreach is a specialist life sciences recruitment partner, connecting pioneering biotech and biopharma companies with exceptional scientific talent.

We are currently partnering with an innovative, fast-growing biotech developing next-generation CAR-T cell therapies targeting solid tumours and high-value oncology indications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge R&D team and contribute directly to the development of breakthrough immunotherapy treatments.

The Role
As a Research Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the development and optimisation of CAR-T therapies within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimise in vitro functional assays (cytotoxicity, cytokine release, proliferation)
• Culture and expand primary human T cells using aseptic techniques
• Develop and validate flow cytometry panels for immunophenotyping
• Support high-throughput screening of CAR constructs
• Analyse experimental data using tools such as FlowJo and Prism
• Present findings to cross-functional R&D teams
• Maintain accurate records using electronic lab notebooks (ELNs)
• Contribute to lab operations (SOPs, reagents, equipment maintenance)
• Collaborate across R&D and translational teams
• Mentor junior scientists where appropriate

Requirements

Essential:
• BSc (2–5 years’ experience) or MSc (1–3 years’ experience) in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and immunological assays
• Strong experience in flow cytometry and data analysis
• Prior industry experience in biotech or biopharma

Desirable Skills:
• Experience working in cell therapy, immuno-oncology, or CAR-T research
• Familiarity with high-throughput screening approaches

Key Skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting-edge CAR-T therapies with real clinical impact
• Join a high-growth biotech at an exciting stage
• Be part of a collaborative and ambitious R&D team
• Excellent career progression in cell therapy and immuno-oncology

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