Year in industry placement

Location of role
Oxford, UK

Department
CMC

Key Responsibilities
Purpose of the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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:

Model-assisted experimentation

Trend analysis

Early anomaly detection

Gain hands-on laboratory exposure to upstream and downstream process development, including:

Mammalian cell (CHO)–based product expression

Cell harvest operations

Protein purification

Product quality assessments (e.g. SEC-HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Octet, Biacore).

Contribute to documentation, user requirements, and system validation activities

Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, bioinformaticians, and manufacturing teams to understand user needs and ensure the SDMS and AI tools are fit for purpose.

Education & Qualifications
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.

What will you receive?

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.

Important information for all applicants

The application deadline is 09th January 2026, with phone interviews starting shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person Assessment Centre on 23rd, 24th, 25th, or 26th February 2026, providing an opportunity to meet current placement students, learn about the role, and socialize with employees.

Placements are expected to begin on 7th September 2026.

Please note - should you not be available on all the above dates, unfortunately, we won't be able to proceed with your application.

If interested, apply with your CV and a cover letter (combined in one document) stating your main areas of interest.

About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: 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. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients' lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.