Location: Oxford, Permanent, Full time.

Scancell is an AIM listed biotech company developing novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and infectious disease, with facilities on the Oxford Science Park and at Nottingham University.

Scancell is currently conducting three early-stage clinical trials of its novel vaccines in cancer and infectious disease. The successful candidates will be integrated into a multidisciplinary team involved in the development of these vaccine platforms as well as its therapeutic antibody portfolio.

The laboratory facilities on the Oxford Science Park focus on Translational Research, support for the Company’s clinical trial activities, and formulation and analytical development activities for its novel products. The Nottingham laboratory’s emphasis is on research while also supporting the Company’s clinical trial activities.

This position will support Scancell’s clinical trials using immunological assays, which are part of the clinical trial endpoints, and will be used to assess the immunological responses to the Company’s vaccines in cancer patients or healthy donors.

The post holder will join the Translational Research group. The position is full time and will allow for flexible working hours to accommodate the arrival of clinical trial samples from the study sites.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Perform immunology-based assays such as T cell culture, ELISpot assay, flow cytometry, cell killing, multiplex cytokine assays.
• Perform T cell-based assays, including isolation and culture of T cells from tumours or peripheral blood samples.
• Perform immunological assays on clinical trial samples in accordance with the clinical trial study protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis, data presentation, report writing and communication of results.

Role requirements:

• PhD with lab experience and a strong understanding of immunology. Would suit a newly qualified PhD graduate.
• Good practical knowledge of immunology assays such as ELISpot assay, T cell culture, flow cytometry.
• Proficient knowledge of GraphPad prism, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex information with clarity to others.
• Ability to travel if required.

Further details about Scancell may be found at: www.scancell.co.uk.

If you would like to be considered, please send a full C.V. including references, and a detailed covering letter specifying the position and location you are applying for, and how your particular skills and experience are relevant for this post to: [email protected]

Salary: Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits

Closing date: Friday 4th November 2022.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.