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Senior​/Principal Scientist - Biomarker & Translational Science

Job in Slough, Berkshire, SL1, England, UK
Listing for: VRS-UK
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Data Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior/Principal Scientist - Biomarker & Translational Science
We are working in partnership with a global pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Senior or Principal Research Scientist with strong Flow Cytometry expertise for a newly forming Translational Research team.

This opportunity sits within the company’s Early Clinical Development & Translational Sciences function, working closely with an established Biomarker Assay Sciences group. The team supports the progression of innovative therapeutic assets – including gene therapies – from research through to early clinical development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to play a key role in shaping a new translational capability, while gaining broad exposure across the drug discovery and development pipeline in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and deliver fit-for-purpose Flow Cytometry assays to support pre-clinical and clinical studies

* Plan, design, execute and interpret experiments, delivering high-quality, robust data

* Act as a Flow Cytometry subject matter expert, working with internal stakeholders and external CROs to share results and drive project completion

* Develop an understanding of the underlying biology and communicate this during multi-disciplinary project meetings

* Present and discuss data within multi-disciplinary project teams

* Manage workload to meet project and portfolio timelines

* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and HTA requirements

Candidate profile:

* Strong hands-on expertise in Flow Cytometry assay development, validation and data analysis

* Background in immunology and experience supporting pre-clinical to clinical programmes is highly desirable

* Confident using Flow Cytometry software such as Flow Jo, BD Diva, FCS Express

* Well organised, detail-focused and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced lab environment

* Confident in communicating complex scientific ideas and data to others

Desirable experience:

* Broader bioanalytical techniques (e.g. LBA, LC-MS, IHC, omics, exosomes)

* Experience mentoring or managing junior scientists

* Oversight of wider bioanalytical activities within project teams

The role is offered on an initial 12-month contract with realistic potential for extension and permanent opportunities.

VRS
9355SE
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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