Year in industry placement | Protein Engineering
4 days ago
Department Protein Engineering
Within protein engineering, the assay development and high-throughput screening team are responsible for delivering robust automated assays for early drug discovery, with molecules including soluble TCRs and antibodies. One key area of focus is the development of high-throughput automated cell assays, which are essential for lead discovery of a wide range of targets.
As part of this role, you will learn how to design and carry out cell binding assays, operate and script automation and collaborate with colleagues across multiple projects.
Attend project meetings and engage with scientists and project leads
Collaborate with various teams to understand how the automated cell staining workflow can be applied to multiple projects by all teams
Undertaking (currently in second year and looking for a year in industry) BSc. in Biological or Biomedical Sciences
Join Immunocore for a paid placement and gain insights from our innovative science and corporate growth. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme eligibility, and access to our active Sports and Social Club with subsidized events.
Please note this is a full-time position is based at our Abingdon, Oxfordshire office and contracted through a third party.
The application deadline is 09th January 2026, with phone interviews starting shortly after. Please only apply if you are currently undergoing a degree with a placement year (sandwich year).
IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.
As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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