Oncology Cell Biologist
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Summary
Responsibility:
Designing and executing functional assays to test anti-cancer effect of a panel of bispecific antibodies
Requirement:
Experience with drug screening and/or preclinical validation of therapies
Salary:
Competitive London band
Starting date:
ASAP
Location:
Westbourne Studios, London
ABOUT US
LiliumX are a recent University of Oxford spinout that drives innovation in bispecific antibody R&D against cancer. We believe that current bispecific antibody R&D is outdated and focused only on limited known biology. We break free of this limitation by using our highly modular and high-throughput protein platform to discover novel target combinations to make first-in-class bispecific antibodies with entirely new mechanisms of action.
We are backed by mission-driven investors including Y Combinator, Hoxton Ventures, Magnet Ventures, and Acequia Capital. We are disrupting the field of bispecific antibodies and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our efforts to create an impact; we are looking for you.
THE ROLE
During your time with us, you will be involved in:
- Target selection for our internal preclinical asset pipeline through your knowledge in cancer biology
- Planning and executing functional in vitro assays to test the anti-cancer effect of different bispecific antibody in low- and high-throughput formats
- Working and designing projects in conjunction with industrial collaborators
- Designing and analysing in vivo animal studies
- Suggesting and implementing novel ideas related to LiliumX’s assay development and facility expansion
- Supervising junior researchers and placement students
- Working collaboratively with the protein engineering and protein production team
- Supporting grant applications, article publications and patent filing
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for candidates with:
- A PhD (or related) degree in a cell biology-related discipline
- Experience in working with mammalian cells, particularly in oncologic setting
- Experience in high-throughput drug screening in any modality
- Motivation to challenge and learn new skills and knowledge
Not required but helpful attributes include:
- Prior working experience in a cell biology setting
- Ability to automate assays
- Prior work experience in industry
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Share scheme
- Pension
- Flexible hours
- The chance to make a direct impact to the progress of the company and the bispecific antibody field
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our science knows no boundaries and neither do our employment criteria. We welcome applicants from any background without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
HOW TO APPLY
Email us with your CV and your interest in applying at
careers@liliumx.com
