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RELOCATION - Scientist - TCR Therapies

Employer
Barrington James
Location
Oslo (Fylke), Østlandet (NO)
Salary
Base + Bonus + Relocation Package
Start date
25 May 2021
Closing date
24 Jun 2021

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Discipline
R & D , Biotechnology
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

I am exclusively collaborating with a dynamic and innovative Biotech company, specialising in Immuno-oncology. My client are utilising T Cell Receptor (TCR) cell therapies; in particular, TCR guided Natural Killer cells (TCR-NK) as an allogeneic cellular therapeutic option for a variety of solid tumour types.

We seek an experienced academic with Natural Killer Cell biology expertise. You will be a pivotal player in supporting the development of next-generation TCR-NK cell platforms.

If you have a passion for NK cell biology and are motivated to work in a collaborative team based environment, I welcome you to read further and apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead investigations of enhancing the current pipeline process (TCR discovery through to process development)
  • Heighten the potential of the TCR-NK product
  • Collaborate with process development of the TCR discovery and pre-clinical teams on the development of the pipeline progression and platform
  • Enhance TCR identification ensuing T cell cloning to a higher throughput process
  • Engineer and scale vectors (viral and non-viral) for the introduction of TCR and accessory cargo into NK cells
  • Develop next generation additional features into TCR-NK cells
  • Provide expertise on technical elements and future direction of experiments
  • Collaborate closely with academic and commercial partners
  • Act as the internal and external expert of technical and theoretical developments in allogeneic cell therapies

Your Background

  • PhD in cellular biology, molecular biology, Biotechnology or related area
  • For the senior scientist position, at least 3 years post PhD relevant engineered cell experience, industry experience is an advantage
  • A strong understanding of immunology and cell therapy processes, with experience in T Cell or NK cell biology
  • Expertise in T and/or NK cell culture and expansion
  • Expertise in retroviral and lentiviral transfer required
  • Expertise in molecular biology is strongly preferred
  • Experience in gene expression assessments (e.g. RNAseq)
  • An appetite to work in a dynamic biotech company
  • Flexibility to be based at the company’s headquarters and laboratories in Norway

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a dynamic biotech environment
  • Autonomy to design and lead novel projects
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Enhanced bonus scheme
  • Long term incentives
  • Full relocation package and on boarding housing
  • Enhanced Pension and Healthcare schemes
  • 25 days holiday allowance (+11 days bank holidays)
  • Clear development pathway and training

Following your application Adam Bloomfield, a specialist Pharmaceutical Recruiter with over 3 years’ experience recruiting in the field will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. He will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close prematurely. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please click ‘apply’ or contact Adam Bloomfield for any further information

Adam J. Bloomfield

Principal Scientific Consultant - EMEA

Email: abloomfield (at) barringtonjames.com

Company

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Originally, a purely contingency and contract recruiter, focused in the UK, Barrington James is now a sophisticated, highly effective provider of human resources solutions up to full RPO, partnering the pharma, medical devices, and healthcare industries right across the globe.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01293 776644
Location
Victoria House
Consort Way
Horley
Surrey
RH6 7AF
GB

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