Associate Researcher

Job description

Research Associate – Cellular Immunology / Cell Therapy

Oxford, UK (On-site) | Biotech | Full-time

If you’ve worked hands-on with primary human immune cells and want to apply that in a cutting-edge biotech environment — this is worth a look.

We’re partnered with a fast-growing, well-funded biotech developing next-generation cell therapies for oncology, and they’re building out their immunology team.

This role sits at the core of their R&D function — working directly with human samples, immune cells, and functional assays that drive real programme decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Isolating and working with primary immune cells (e.g. PBMCs, T cells) from human blood
• Culturing and maintaining primary and mammalian cells under aseptic conditions
• Running flow cytometry assays (immunophenotyping + functional readouts)
• Supporting and optimising functional assays (cytotoxicity, cytokine release, proliferation)
• Contributing to cell therapy workflows (including T cell-based approaches)
• Analysing and presenting data to internal teams
• Maintaining accurate records (ELNs, SOPs, lab documentation)

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• BSc or MSc in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field
• Hands-on experience isolating primary immune cells from human blood (e.g. PBMC isolation / Ficoll)
• Experience working with primary cell culture and mammalian cell systems
• Practical experience in flow cytometry (FlowJo or similar)
• Industry experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO

Desirable:

• Experience with cell separation techniques (e.g. MACS, magnetic bead sorting)
• Exposure to functional immunology assays
• Any experience in cell therapy / CAR-T / T cell biology

Why This Role?

• Work directly with primary human immune cells in a real-world R&D setting
• Join a high-growth biotech with strong funding and momentum
• Be part of a hands-on, collaborative team where your work has real impact
• Clear progression into more senior immunology or cell therapy roles

Interested?

Drop me a message or apply directly.

Happy to give a full overview of the company, team, and pipeline.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English