Senior Scientist (Immunoassay Development)

TL;DR

Senior Scientist (Immunoassay Development): Developing and optimizing novel immunoassay platforms to support drug discovery screening cascades with an accent on high-sensitivity bioanalytical data generation. Focus on designing robust assays for small molecule and oligonucleotide therapeutics, mentoring junior scientists, and driving interdisciplinary collaboration within the Compound Profiling group.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK (Hybrid role).

Company

A global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, recognized as a top employer for scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and interpret immunoassay data to advance drug discovery programs.
• Perform hands-on development, optimization, and validation of singleplex and multiplex immunoassay formats (e.g., ELISA, HTRF, MSD).
• Generate high-quality data to characterize novel small molecule and oligonucleotide therapeutics.
• Oversee data generation conducted at external CROs and ensure scientific quality.
• Mentor and develop junior scientists in immunoassay techniques and troubleshooting.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt innovative immunoassay technology platforms to enhance experimental capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in immunoassay or target engagement assay development within a drug discovery environment.
• Proven track record in designing and executing sensitive singleplex and multiplex immunoassays.
• Experience contributing to DMTA cycles and partnering with Chemistry and DMPK teams.
• Working knowledge of assay automation, data analysis tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism), and ELNs.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work on-site at the Babraham Research Campus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex scientific concepts.

Nice to have

• Applied experience with ultra-sensitive platforms like Simoa.
• Experience with cellular profiling techniques such as flow cytometry or high-content imaging.
• Formal line management experience.
• Experience with broader in vitro assay development techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration.
• Competitive retirement benefits and global equity awards.
• Access to the hirify.global Learning Institute and AI-powered professional development tools.
• Supportive, human-centric culture focused on scientific progress and patient impact.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities at the Babraham Research Campus.