Scientist I

About IMU Biosciences

IMU Biosciences has developed proprietary platform technologies that generate and translate vast system-level immune data into actionable insights and tools to drive the development of precision medicines across a variety of diseases. Built on over a decade of research at King’s College London and the Francis Crick Institute, IMU leverages advanced immune profiling with proprietary AI and machine learning analytics to uncover novel clinical immune signatures. IMU continues to establish partnerships with leading pharma and biotech companies to advance disease diagnosis, optimise product selection, and improve patient stratification and monitoring - while also building its own pipeline of innovative products.

As a Scientist I at IMU Biosciences, you will be embedded in the wet lab platform team and work closely with other scientists to generate high-quality, reproducible data, providing a new perspective on human immunology. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the next-genspectral flow and single cell genomics IMU platform.

The Role

We are seeking aScientist I to join our laboratory platform team and support the generation ofhigh-quality, reproducible immunology data.

This is a hands-on, lab-based role focused on theday-to-day operation of our immune profiling platform, includingspectral flow cytometry and single-cell genomics workflows.

You will work closely with a collaborative team of scientists and contribute to bothroutine assay execution and the ongoing development of platform capabilities.

Due to the nature of the work this role requires working in the lab on a Saturday approximately 1 in every 4 weeks – time off in lieu and overtime pay will be provided. This is organised on a rota basis with other members of the lab team.

Key Responsibilities

Assay Execution & Data Generation

• Perform immune phenotyping and functional assays, includinghigh-parameter flow cytometry

• Isolate and processhuman blood and tissue samples

• Prepare samples forsingle-cell sequencing workflows

• Support data handling, documentation, and storage in line with internal standards

Laboratory Operations & Quality

• Maintain and adhere tolaboratory quality control processes

• Perform routineinstrument QC checks and basic troubleshooting

• Ensure accurate execution of SOPs and contribute to maintaining high data quality

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work collaboratively across the lab team to supportmultiple concurrent projects

• Communicate progress clearly and proactively, contributing updates, ideas, and feedback

• Support coordination ofsample receipt and logistics with external partners

Laboratory Support

• Contribute to general lab operations, includingreagent preparation, stock management, and equipment upkeep

• Ensure samples, reagents, and materials arehandled, stored, and tracked appropriately

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to optimisation of workflows and identification ofnew techniques or technologies to improve efficiency and reproducibility

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• BSc or MSc in a relevant biological science, with hands-on laboratory experience

• Strong practical experience inflow cytometry (minimum 15 colour panels)

• Experience working withhuman blood and/or tissue samples to isolate immune cells, eg PBMCs

• High level of attention to detail and commitment todata quality and reproducibility

• Strong organisational skills with the ability tomanage multiple tasks and priorities

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work bothindependently and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to troubleshoot experimental challenges

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to accommodatetime-sensitive sample workflows when required

Desirable

• Knowledge ofhuman immunology and immune phenotyping approaches

• Experience withspectral flow cytometry

• Exposure tosingle-cell genomics workflows

• Experience designing or optimising experiments

• Familiarity withLIMS/ELN systems

• Understanding ofregulated lab environments (e.g. ISO 15189, ISO 13485)

• Experience in abiotech or pharmaceutical setting

Why Join IMU Biosciences?

• Work on cutting-edge science inimmune profiling and precision medicine

• Be part of a highly collaborative,multidisciplinary team

• Gain exposure toadvanced technologies (spectral flow + single cell)

• Join a fast-growing biotech at anearly and impactful stage

• Opportunity to develop and grow alongside the company

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Pension, health insurance, life assurance, and income protection

• Fast-paced, collaborative startup culture

• Strong opportunities forcareer development and progression