Senior Scientist

Strategic team efforts. Seamless synergy. Tangible results.

Senior Scientist - Bioscience team, under the leadership of Stuart Farrow

GBP41,700- GBP46,500 plus benefits (include up to 12% pension contribution and critical illness cover)

Reports to: Principal Scientist

Directorate: Research & Innovation

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Lab based role at Babraham Research Campus CB22 3AT

Closing date: 1 April :55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

Recruitment process: 1st stage interview via Microsoft Teams, 2nd stage face to face at Babraham including presentation

Interview date: 1st stage 15-17 April, 2nd stage 23 or 24 April 2025

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Do you want to help deliver breakthrough medicines for cancer patients?

Cancer Research UK are looking for a ambitious and proactive science professional to join the bioscience team which is part of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH)

About CRUK Drug Discovery

As the world's biggest medical research charity, we have helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster. Cancer Research Horizons was established in 2022, bringing together Cancer Research UK's established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of world class biology, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise. We aim to tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success.

About the role

As a Senior Scientist, you will form an integral part of the Cancer Research Horizon Drug Discovery team working alongside our industry and academic partners to progress novel cancer targets towards patient benefit. You'll come with a strong scientific background, educated to degree level with extensive experience within drug discovery. With this role we are looking to significantly enhance our internal imaging capabilities so experience in this area will be critical

This is a great opportunity to continue your professional journey, learn new skills and techniques and continue to grow your independence in a supportive team environment. We can offer mentorship, the chance to develop your leadership skills, opportunity to meet with academic partners, work across a variety of assays, and attend conferences that celebrate our science.

What will I be doing?

The scope of this lab based role includes:

• Development and execution of assays to validate novel drug targets and biomarkers using tool compounds and gene editing approaches in cancer cell lines, primary immune cells, and co-culture systems.
• Serving as a technical expert , with a particular focus on imaging-based techniques (such as High-Resolution Microscopy, High Content Analysis, 3D Imaging, Light Sheet or Confocal Microscopy), and leading capability build activities within and outside immediate expertise.
• Characterisation of small molecule and/or antibody agents , including benchmarking against SOC and assessment of combination responses in complex in vitro models.
• Supporting Project/Discipline Leads in defining and delivering strategy for target validation and disease positioning.
• Leadership responsibilities (depending on experience can include discipline lead, line and matrix management/mentoring roles).
• Collaborative working within the Discovery Bioscience team and interactions with multi-disciplinary research teams both internally and with external collaborators (including both academic and industry partners).
• Preparing and delivering project updates to the project team, senior leadership, and external collaborators.
• Contributing to the team's performance through supporting and training junior staff, exemplifying best practices, and proposing improvements to operations and data integrity practices across sites.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to a scientific degree with extensive demonstrable drug discovery or development experience preferably in industrial setting
• Strong technical expertise in state-of-the-art multiplexing techniques and platforms with particular focus on imaging
• Experience in sequencing data analysis and use of bioinformatics for disease positioning would be beneficial.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Flexible mindset, with the ability to adapt to new challenges and a fast-paced setting.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human : Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

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