Senior Scientist Antibody Engineering Solutions

Make your mark for patients We are looking for a motivated Senior Scientist who is agile and innovative to join us in our innovative Antibody Engineering Solutions team based in Slough UK. About the role The successful candidate will join a multi‑disciplinary team generating innovative antibody engineering solutions for new drug candidates. These might include monoclonal and bispecific antibodies and novel molecular entities. This exciting role is based in the UK at our world class research centre in Slough / Windlesham which has an established pedigree for drug discovery and antibody engineering within the Antibody and Novel Therapeutics department. Who youll work with Reporting to the Senior Director in the Antibody and Novel Therapeutics department youll collaborate across the UK research site. What youll do As a senior laboratory‑based research scientist you will contribute to the development of ideas to support new therapeutic molecules from inception to project delivery whilst demonstrating molecule manufacturability. This will involve the production of proteins, development and implementation of new assays, generation of experimental data to construct the reason to believe and building confidence around new molecules and novel antibody‑related concepts. Interested? For this role youll need the following education, experience and skills: Multiskilled lab‑based protein scientist with a PhD or industrial experience in a relevant biological discipline. A deep understanding of antibodies, their structures and functions. Experience in protein/antibody production (Molecular Biology Expression, Purification, QC) and analytical assays for characterisation of proteins/antibodies. Experience in cell assays (binding, signalling, reporter, complex, flow cytometry in cell lines or primary cells) is beneficial. Knowledge of software such as GraphPad, PyMOL, Snapgene, ELN. Experience with publications or presentations advantageous. 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 dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 thats 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 weve 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. Please note that if your enquiry does not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel. Required Experience: Senior IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience, Mammalian Cell Culture, Biochemistry, Assays, Protein Purification, Research Experience, Next Generation Sequencing, Research & Development, cGMP, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Flow Cytometry Employment Type: Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr