Research Scientist

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Research Scientist to join us in our Antibody & Novel Therapies team, based in our Slough, UK facilities.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join our team.  The successful candidate will form part of a multi-disciplinary team generating innovative bispecific antibodies and providing protein engineering solutions for new drug candidates in the field of immune cell engagers.  As a laboratory-based scientist, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality biologics and molecule related analytical insights thereby enabling progression of molecules from the earliest stages of drug discovery through to candidate selection.

This exciting role is based at our world class research centre in Slough/Windlesham UK which has an established pedigree for antibody discovery and engineering.  You will work in the Antibody and Novel therapeutics department within UK Research.

Who you'll work with

You will report to the Director of Antibody Engineering

What you'll do

• Contribute to the optimal design, selection and delivery of bispecific antibody molecules that advance therapeutic antibody projects.
• Ability to analyze, interrogate, interpret, and accurately document data to support decision-making
• Liaise with project leaders and communication of data through presentations and written reports
• Collaborate effectively within a team
• Innovate or identify new and relevant technologies for evaluation and potential implementation

Interested? For this position you'll need the following education, experience and skills:

• A PhD in biochemistry or a relevant biological discipline
• Comprehensive knowledge of antibodies, their structures and functions
• Good knowledge of therapeutic modalities relevant to UCB's key disease areas including immune cell engaging bispecific antibodies
• Experienced in recombinant production from mammalian cells and associated analytical techniques
• Experience in cell assays (cell binding, signalling, reporter, complex, flow cytometry, in cell lines or primary cells) is beneficial.

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 don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't 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 that's 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, we've 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 EMEA- Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.