CareerPlan

Senior Laboratory Research Scientist - Biochemistry, Immunology & Tissue Culture

GBR-Leicestershire-Waltham, GBFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide technical leadership and operational oversight for a laboratory team to generate scientific insights supporting product innovation and R&D for pet care products.

Role type

Senior Laboratory Research Scientist (Team Lead)

Builds

Robust scientific insights and validated analytical methods for pet care product development

Domain

Biochemistry, Immunology, Tissue Culture, Host-Microbe-Nutrition

Required skills

Technical leadership, line management, analytical method development and validation, laboratory instrument operation (HPLC, flow cytometry, Western blots, ELISA, light microscopy), primary cell line maintenance, data management (ELN), safety and compliance

Preferred skills

Multi-omics validation (proteomics, transcriptomics), cell-based experiment design, host-microbe-nutrition interactions

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management for a designated laboratory area; Line manage up to 3 Laboratory Research Scientists; Collaborate to develop and validate analytical methods; Oversee operational aspects including third-party contractor coordination; Ensure compliance with safety and quality policies; Maintain accurate laboratory records using ELN; Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability building

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership