Senior Research Associate

Research Associate – CAR-T Cell Therapy 📍 Oxford, UK | 💼 Full-time, Permanent | 🧬 Biotechnology / Immunotherapy About the Company Northreach is a specialist life sciences recruitment partner, connecting pioneering biotech and biopharma companies with exceptional scientific talent. We are currently partnering with an innovative, fast-growing biotech developing next-generation CAR-T cell therapies targeting solid tumours and high-value oncology indications. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge R&D team and contribute directly to the development of breakthrough immunotherapy treatments. The Role As a Research Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the development and optimisation of CAR-T therapies within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Design and optimise in vitro functional assays (cytotoxicity, cytokine release, proliferation) • Culture and expand primary human T cells using aseptic techniques • Develop and validate flow cytometry panels for immunophenotyping • Support high-throughput screening of CAR constructs • Analyse experimental data using tools such as FlowJo and Prism • Present findings to cross-functional R&D teams • Maintain accurate records using electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) • Contribute to lab operations (SOPs, reagents, equipment maintenance) • Collaborate across R&D and translational teams • Mentor junior scientists where appropriate Requirements Essential: • BSc (2–5 years’ experience) or MSc (1–3 years’ experience) in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and immunological assays • Strong experience in flow cytometry and data analysis • Prior industry experience in biotech or biopharma Desirable Skills: • Experience working in cell therapy, immuno-oncology, or CAR-T research • Familiarity with high-throughput screening approaches Key Skills • Strong organisational and communication skills • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Why Apply? • Work on cutting-edge CAR-T therapies with real clinical impact • Join a high-growth biotech at an exciting stage • Be part of a collaborative and ambitious R&D team • Excellent career progression in cell therapy and immuno-oncology