Job Description

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new insights to life. Are you ready to work on one of the most exciting pipelines in the Oncology industry? Introduction to the Role:AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine, transform the lives of patients living with cancer, and to ultimately eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist with deep scientific and technical expertise spanning both adaptive and innate immune cell biology with a track record of scientific excellence to join Immune Cell Engagers Discovery team in Cambridge, UK for a fixed term contract of 1 year (12 months). As a Senior Scientist, you will be a key member of a team passionate about supporting immune-oncology projects through the drug discovery process. You will bring your theoretical and practical expertise in immunology to establish assay systems and deliver datasets that will have direct impact on immune-oncology research projects. A PhD, or equivalent experience, in immunology/Immuno-oncology/ cancer biology.Extensive background in immunology and/or immuno-oncology.Experience of a range of in-vitro and ex-vivo technical skills for the analysis of human immune cell functions via multiparameter flow cytometry, ELISA/multiplex assays, ELISPOT, primary immune cell isolation and co-cultures, cell killing assays (like TDCC, ADCC, CDC, ADCP), TILs isolation and phenotyping.