Research/ Senior Scientist - HTP Screening

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Make your mark for patients.

We’re here because we want to build the future and transform patients’ lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That’s why we’re looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible?

We are seeking a talented Scientist to join the In Vitro Pharmacology Group, based at our research site in Slough, UK.

Role overview

We are seeking a highly motivated biologist or pharmacologist, experienced in drug discovery and cell-based screening. The successful candidate will join our In Vitro Pharmacology group, supporting target-based screening and MOA studies for both Novel Biological Entity (NBE) and Novel Chemical Entity (NCE) projects within our immunology and neurology therapeutic areas.

The role requires practical understanding of tissue culture and running cell-based assays, ideally with experience of developing assays for high-throughput screening. The position is a lab-based role, demanding an enthusiastic and proactive mindset, along with good organisation skills and an aptitude for problem solving.

Primary Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and running of high-throughput cell-based screening assays, using platforms such as flow cytometry, high content imaging and reporter-cell assays.

Perform tissue culture to support screening activities.

To use liquid handling and screening assay equipment.

Capture assay data using templates and systems tools.

Analyse, interpret and summarise results for presentation at internal meetings.

Produce detailed experimental write-ups and assist in producing and collating procedures, guidelines and reports.

Contribute to the demands of the department, helping to enhance our capabilities, improved workflows and process efficiency.

Embrace teamwork and collaboration.

Required

Skills and experience

A minimum of a BSc (or equivalent), in a biology or pharmacology related discipline and at least 2 years industrial experience.

Experienced in running cell-based assays.

Demonstrate advanced skills in Flow Cytometry with the ability to develop and run own assays.

Skilled in cell isolation and tissue culture of primary human cells and cell lines.

Adept in using data processing software, including curve fitting and statistical packages.

Highly organised with a meticulous attention to detail.

Strong communication and team working skills

Adaptability, enthusiasm for new technologies and a willingness to apply them.

Willingness to learn and teach new techniques.

Desirable

Practiced in developing high-throughput screening assays.

Practical experience of cell sorting and high-content imaging.

A track record in drug discovery.

We can offer you opportunities for training, continual learning and development and will be encouraged to contribute to implementing new technologies and processes.

About Us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: “How will this create value for people living with severe disease?”. We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

Curious to know more? Please visit our website www.ucb.com .

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.