Senior Scientist – Immunology / Inflammation Research * Location: Oxford * Contract: 12 months * Rate: £54.00 to £57.00 per hour / £405.00 to £427.00 per day (via Umbrella) The Opportunity: ISR Recruitment is supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to contribute to the discovery of novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases. This is an exciting, laboratory-based research opportunity for a scientifically curious immunologist with strong experimental skills, a passion for inflammation research and an interest in advancing innovative therapeutics. Role and Responsibilities: * Design, develop and perform robust in vitro assays to investigate immune responses and support therapeutic antibody discovery. * Conduct hands-on laboratory work, including primary immune cell isolation and culture, cell line engineering and multicolour flow cytometry. * Analyse, interpret and present experimental data, drawing clear scientific conclusions and troubleshooting challenges. * Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records and ensure high standards of scientific rigour. * Collaborate with internal research teams, external experts, CROs and academic partners to deliver R&D programmes. * Contribute to project planning, scientific discussions, research publications and patent applications. Skills and Experience: * PhD in Life Sciences, Immunology or a related discipline, with at least three years’ relevant research experience. * Strong understanding of immunology, inflammation and autoimmune disease biology. * Practical experience assessing immune responses using relevant cellular and laboratory techniques. * Excellent experimental design, data analysis and troubleshooting skills. * Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills. * Desirable: Experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug discovery, particularly preclinical research and biologic therapeutics. Applications: Interested to learn more? If you have hands-on immunology research experience and want to contribute to the development of innovative treatments for autoimmune disease on a temporary contract for an initial 12 months based in the Oxford area; please contact with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to discuss further or please share a copy of your latest CV and / or online business profile for a call back in the strictest of confidence?