Laboratory Technician – Protein Science Job at Immunocore
Are you looking for a career in biotechnology? Immunocore, a leading T cell receptor biotechnology company, is hiring a Laboratory Technician for its Protein Science Pipeline team in Oxford, UK. This role involves laboratory stock maintenance, equipment oversight, reagent preparation, and experimental support.
If you have experience in laboratory operations and a background in biology or a related discipline, this is your chance to join an innovative team dedicated to advancing medicine in oncology, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Apply today!
About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company aiming to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines that address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases. Our R&D leaders are internationally recognized as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision-engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical needs, including oncology, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases.
At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.
Job Posting: Laboratory Technician – Protein Science Pipeline
Vacancy Name: Laboratory Technician – Protein Science Pipeline
Vacancy No: VN563
Employment Type: Permanent
Location of role: Oxford, UK
Department: Protein Science Pipeline
Key Responsibilities
The primary purpose for the incumbent in this role is to support scientists by working on assignments that are semi-routine in nature, recognizing the need for occasional deviation from accepted practices such as:
- Maintain laboratory stocks (such as aliquoting cell culture reagents, consumables, etc.)
- Overseeing daily laboratory upkeep, including waste management, equipment checks, and inventory.
- Liaising with suppliers and ordering reagents to restock or on request.
- Run pre-established experimental procedures with guidance from managers or colleagues.
- Prepare communal laboratory reagents and biological samples.
- Stock control, purchasing, and timely distribution of lab reagents and consumables.
- Oversee maintenance and servicing of lab equipment and report faults.
- Perform general laboratory housekeeping tasks, including waste disposal and treatment.
- Maintain laboratory glassware.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of completed work.
Experience and Knowledge – Essential
- Worked within a laboratory environment in industry, healthcare, or an academic setting.
- Experience in operating and maintaining standard laboratory equipment.
- Experience in producing general laboratory reagents.
- Showed flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques and adopt new practices.
- Actively contributed within a diverse team environment.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.
- Proven ability to follow detailed protocols and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Experience in a similar role in industry, healthcare, or academia.
- Previous laboratory experience within protein engineering, microbiology, or cell biology area.
- Experience in aseptic techniques.
Essential Qualifications:
- A Level or BSc in biology or related scientific discipline.
- Typically requires a minimum of 2+ years of related experience.
Keywords: Immunocore, Laboratory Technician, Protein Science, Pipeline, Oxford, UK, Biotechnology, T cell receptor, Medicine, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Autoimmune Disease, STRIDE
