Senior Scientist - IHC assay development
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £275.0 i £325.0 bob dydd |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £260-300 per day |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3WE |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4766975_1770036401 |
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Your new company
You'll be joining a global biopharmaceutical organisation known for its strong scientific heritage and commitment to advancing transformative therapies across immunology, neurology and gene therapy.
With a collaborative culture and access to cutting‑edge technologies, this environment offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your expertise and make a meaningful contribution to the drug development pipeline.
Your new role
This is initially a 12-month contract role, working in a team that plays a key role in supporting the progression of novel assets from early discovery into clinical development, contributing directly to the understanding of disease biology and therapeutic impact.
Major responsibilities will include:
- Develop high‑quality immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays to support pre‑clinical and clinical programmes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges independently to ensure robust and reliable assay performance.
- Plan, design and execute experiments in close partnership with internal and external collaborators.
- Interpret analytical data using sound scientific judgement and communicate findings clearly and promptly.
- Manage and prioritise workload effectively to meet project and team milestones.
- Maintain full compliance with health, safety and quality standards across laboratory activities.
Please note that no visa sponsorship is available and all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction until at least March 2027
What you'll need to succeed
- A degree (preferably MSc or PhD) in biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, immunology or a related area (or equivalent experience).
- Good practical experience with immunohistochemistry, preferably in an industry (biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO) setting, though academic experience is also acceptable.
- Hands‑on expertise in histology, IHC and/or in situ hybridisation using chromogenic and fluorescence‑based methods, eg FISH.
- Practical experience with light and fluorescence microscopy, whole‑slide scanning and digital image analysis tools (e.g., HALO, Visiopharm, QPath).
- Strong understanding of biological sample preparation and tissue‑based assay workflows, preferably with experience of assay development and/or optimisation.
- Proven track record of delivering consistent, high‑quality IHC data.
- Competence with electronic lab notebooks and standard software packages.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a matrix, cross‑functional environment.
Experience with troubleshooting automated lab systems, eg autostainers would be an advantage but is not required.
Candidates with direct experience of drug discovery and/or drug development are preferred, but candidates from an academic background are also encouraged to apply.
What you'll get in return
You'll be joining an experienced team and making a direct impact on the company's drug discovery and development workflows, working in a highly collaborative environment.
You'll also get a good daily/hourly rate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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