Year in industry placement | CMC

To support the development and implementation of a Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) and associated AI/ML tools that connect lab‑scale process development with GMP manufacturing. The role exists to enable more efficient data capture, integration, and analysis across development and manufacturing functions, improving data-driven decision-making, process understanding, and troubleshooting capabilities for biopharmaceutical production.
Contribute to defining the data architecture and metadata standards for the SDMS.
Support data curation, integration, and visualisation activities across process development and manufacturing datasets.
Explore and prototype AI/ML applications to optimise process development, including:
Trend analysis
Gain hands-on laboratory exposure to upstream and downstream process development, including:
Cell harvest operations
Product quality assessments (e.g. Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, bioinformaticians, and manufacturing teams to understand user needs and ensure the SDMS and AI tools are fit for purpose.
Working towards a bachelor’s or integrated master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as:
Biochemical engineering
Chemical engineering
Biotechnology
Biological sciences
Data science, computer science, or a related quantitative field (with a strong interest in biopharmaceutical applications).
Fundamental understanding of biological or bioprocess principles and/or data analysis methods.
Interest in applying AI/ML and digital tools to scientific and manufacturing challenges.
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.