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About Coding Bio

Coding Bio is a startup focused on building modular therapies engineered for immune activation through the blending of computation, synthetic biology, and immunotherapy. We are a tight-knit, passionate team dedicated to advancing science and developing innovative therapies.

At Coding Bio, we use an ML-first approach to design new immunotherapies, combined with our high-throughput screening platform to discover new life changing therapies for patients. 

Our mission is to radically accelerate the design of next-generation immunotherapies using machine learning and high-throughput biology. We’re building the tools to unlock life-changing treatments faster, with greater precision, and at scale.

Want to become part of the team?

We are looking for an Associate Scientist, or Scientist (dependent upon experience) to join our ResearchTeam. In this role you will be involved at the critical point of candidate screening and assay development. Identifying best-in-class immunotherapies. If you are a highly motivated individual, thrive in collaborative environments, and are keen to grow, we would love to hear from you.

This role offers hands-on involvement across our discovery pipeline, with close collaboration across our platform, development, and machine learning teams. You’ll thrive here if you’re experimental by nature, driven by data, and excited to grow with a startup shaping the future of immunotherapy.

The Role

• Independently design and execute T cell activation and killing assays using primary cells and cell lines.
• Maintain adherent and suspension mammalian cell cultures for use across the team in cell-based assays.
• Collaborate closely with team members, contributing to our research goals and discovery of new therapeutic candidates.
• Work closely with other teams within the company
• Maintain meticulous records of experimental procedures and outcomes, ensuring transparent communication within the team.
• Follow established procedures, protocols to support the progress of ongoing projects.
• Work closely with teams across the company to contribute to broader company goals.
• Adapt to evolving responsibilities and goals to meet the changing needs of an early stage company.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Required skills and qualifications for the advertised position.

• MSc/PhD degree in a relevant discipline (cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology, etc).
• Mammalian cell culture experience for suspension and adherent cell line maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, showcasing the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong learning propensity with an interest to expand knowledge of, and technical skills in the field of immunotherapeutic drug discovery. 

Strong alignment with our company values:

• Move fast make it last
• Cells, not just organelles 
• Furiously curious 

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

Nice to have skills and qualifications that may be advantageous but should not deter you from applying. Please apply as we want diverse candidates.

• Experience using cell-based assays for immunotherapy/antibody discovery.
• Flow cytometry experience.
• Experience designing and executing primary cell assays, ideally T cell killing/cytotoxicity assays.
• Molecular biology experience (PCR, Golden Gate Assembly, etc.).
• Knowledge of antibody and T cell engager structure and function.

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Don’t let that hold you back. We’re looking for people with passion and potential, not just a perfect checklist match.

Description :

We are working alongside a leading Pre-Clinical CRO specialising in Neuroscience to a hire a Scientist for their site in Sandwich, Kent.

Who we are:

We are a dynamic recruitment agency that has evolved since our first establishment in 2012. We work with several high-profile clients globally to help them source and retain top-tier talent.

The Client:

We are in collaboration with a global pre clinical CRO specialising in Neuroscience research.

The roles are based in Sandwich, Kent. Reporting to the Site Director, as part of their expansion they are searching for a scientist for their Epilepsy / Neurodegeneration research teams.

This lab-based role (on-site) will be to develop and execute relevant disease in vivo models to generate robust pharmacological and disease-relevant biological data for preclinical research studies for biotech or pharma companies. This position will be working in their Epilepsy/ Neurodegeneration teams.

Working hours: 7am – 3pm, 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm (dependent on candidate’s & lab work needs).

Requirements :

• Degree with significant relevant lab-based experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or in Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Veterinary sciences or a related discipline.
• A higher degree of Masters is considered advantageous but not essential to the role.
• Preclinical expertise in rodent disease models with a variety of end points.
• 2-3 years’ experience managing projects, research activities, and collaborative initiatives in a science delivery environment.
• Licence 1-4, including rodent dosing, behavioural testing, surgical techniques, tissue dissections
• Expertise in the design, development and validation of preclinical studies for compound efficacy profiling and screening; including analysing data and report writing

Overview:

We are seeking an exceptional Scientist with a passion for immuno-oncology and hands-on expertise in CAR-T and TCR cell therapy discovery and development. This is a dynamic, lab-based role based at our Oxford site, where you will lead experimental design, execute in vitro functional assays, and collaborate cross-functionally to advance innovative cell therapies toward the clinic.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the design and optimisation of novel CAR-T constructs within a fast-paced, collaborative biotech environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of in vitro functional assays to evaluate CAR-T/TCR activity, including cytotoxicity, cytokine release, and target engagement.
• Develop, optimise, and troubleshoot protocols for CAR construct screening and primary T cell engineering.
• Design and perform multiparameter flow cytometry experiments; analyse and interpret complex immunophenotyping data.
• Develop and validate ELISA and Western blot assays to support functional and mechanistic studies.
• Generate actionable insights from experimental data to guide CAR/TCR construct selection and refinement.
• Collaborate closely with bioinformatics, translational, and cell engineering teams to integrate data and align project goals.
• Prepare scientific presentations, technical reports, and contribute to regulatory documentation as needed.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in CAR-T/TCR research and immuno-oncology; implement innovative approaches in R&D.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster a culture of scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related discipline is required for Scientist level
• Hands-on expertise in CAR-T/TCR development, T cell engineering, or immune cell therapy.
• Strong practical knowledge of multiparameter flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blot, assay development, and primary immune cell culture.
• Proven ability to analyse complex datasets and extract meaningful biological insights.
• Excellent scientific communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work on-site at our Oxford facility.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to groundbreaking advances in next-generation cell therapy innovation.
• Work within a mission-driven, supportive, and collaborative scientific team.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of immuno-oncology therapies.

If you are passionate about driving CAR-T/TCR therapy development and thrive in a fast-moving, impactful environment, and are able to work at our Oxford site, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to support data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models, uncover insights, and optimize business processes.

• Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured data from various sources
• Develop statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Visualize data findings and present them to stakeholders in a clear and impactful way
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to implement data-driven solutions
• Monitor model performance and continuously improve accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant standards
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in data science

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL
• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
• Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and data modeling
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• 2–5+ years of experience in a data science or analytics role
• Experience handling large datasets and building end-to-end ML models
• Background in working with cross-functional teams in a business setting
• Experience in a specific industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, e-commerce) is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Master’s or Ph.D. preferred for more advanced or research-intensive roles
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Google Data Analytics, IBM Data Science, AWS Certified Machine Learning) are a plus

Data Scientist

£60k - £75k

Cheltenham or London (>50% WFH, the rest is spent in your closest office or visiting clients)

Will gain a security clearance (must be eligible)

My client are a fast growing SME who supply data and cyber security services into the public and private sectors.

They are looking to hire a Data Scientist to join their team, and support on a range of projects, into a range of clients and sectors.

You will be working on important government projects as part of the role, so will gain a security clearance (must be eligible ).

If you are to be considered for the role, you must have experience of Data Science in a professional environment where you have been a go-to figure for junior staff . You must also be a confident speaker, having worked in a client facing, advisor or consultancy environment. Strong ability with technologies/skills like Python (and other coding language), Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, database technologies (SQL or NoSQL) .

If the above is a good match for your background and what you are interested in then please send a CV to or message me on WhatsApp if you have any questions