Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Research Associate or Research Scientist who is dynamic and innovative to join our Target Validation and Tractability team based in Slough, UK.

About the role

You will contribute to new target validation work by developing and running suitable experiments to answer key questions, critical to generating novel therapeutic concepts.

In addition to conducting lab research the role requires data analysis, communication and presentation to research teams and accurate record keeping.

Who will I work with

You will work with multiple teams within research.

What you’ll do

• Conduct laboratory experiments with some guidance from senior scientists.
• Perform immune cell isolation, culture, and stimulation using human or animal-derived samples.
• Assist in the development and execution of immunoassays (e.g., ELISA, multiplex cytokine assays, MSD).
• Perform cell culture work including maintenance, passaging, and cryopreservation of cell lines and/or primary cells.
• Assist in the development and execution of cell-based assays (e.g. Antigen recall assays, gain/loss of function, proliferation assays, reporter gene systems, cytotoxicity assays, phagocytosis assays).
• Perform flow cytometry experiments to characterise cellular phenotypes.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimise protocols.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data using appropriate software tools.

Interested? For this role you’ll need the following education, experience and skills

• Educated to a minimum of BSc.  PhD holders will be assessed for the Research Scientist level.

• Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Practical experience of cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA and immunological assays.
• Understanding of immune system components and mechanisms.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. 
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.