Antibody Scientist Role at Hays UK
Looking for a challenging scientist job in the UK? Hays Careers is hiring an antibody scientist in Slough to work on cutting-edge antibody therapeutics. Join a global biopharma leader and contribute to developing innovative therapies for neurological and immunological conditions.
Job Details:
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Job Type: 12-month contract (may extend)
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Location: Slough, England, UK
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Industry: Biopharmaceuticals
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Focus: Antibody therapeutics, large molecule drugs
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Team: Highly collaborative research environment
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Application: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK until at least Jan 2027
About Hays:
This global biopharmaceutical leader is dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with severe neurological and immunological conditions. Known for its strong scientific culture, major investment in UK-based R&D, and innovative therapeutic platforms, it’s an ideal place for ambitious researchers seeking impactful scientist job offers. Explore more scientist job offers in UK.
Educational Requirements:
- Degree in a relevant biological discipline (BSc/MSc/PhD) or equivalent experience
- Strong academic foundation in molecular biology, antibody engineering, or related fields
Key Responsibilities for Antibody Scientist Role:
- Design and engineer multi-specific antibodies from concept to experimental implementation
- Produce and characterise antibody candidates using molecular biology, expression systems, purification workflows, and quality assessment techniques
- Conduct analytical assays to evaluate antibody binding, structure, and functional activity
- Contribute to new therapeutic ideas for large molecule/antibody drugs
- Execute lab-based studies with high-quality data documentation
- Collaborate across research functions to progress therapeutic programmes
- Communicate scientific findings through reports, presentations, and team discussions
Skills Required for Antibody Scientist Role:
- Practical experience in antibody engineering, production, and analytical characterisation
- Strong molecular biology skills including construct design and expression workflows
- Hands-on experience with cell-based functional assays, binding assays, mass spectrometry, or structural protein analysis
- Excellent laboratory technique, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Enthusiasm for contributing to therapeutic innovation in an industrial research environment
Benefits of the Antibody Scientist Role:
- Impact the company’s early antibody therapeutic portfolio
- Work in a highly collaborative and supportive research team
- Opportunity to develop scientific skills further in a leading biopharma environment. Know more on the hays careers official website.
