Job Details
Posted 9 May, 2026
Job Id: 627209
In Vivo Scientist, Oncology/Immunology
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
-
- Design and execute preclinical in vivo studies in collaboration with discovery and data scientists, develop timelines and action plans to meet company goals.
- Choose appropriate in vivo models and develop protocols with relevant endpoints for evaluating the mechanism of action, efficacy, and safety of therapeutic candidates.
- Perform hands-on in vivo experiments, including orthotopic tumor cell implantation, IV, IP and SC injections, in vivo imaging, and animal welfare monitoring.
- Perform biological sample collection and processing, MACS/FACS cell sorting, immune cell profiling using multicolor flow cytometry, immunogenicity testing using ELISA and ELISPOT, and cell-based functional assays.
- Generate, document, analyze and interpret experimental data to support critical decisions.
- Manage external laboratories and partners.
Required Skills & Qualifications
-
- PhD in Life Sciences with specialization in oncology or immunology.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience working with murine tumor models in an
- industry and/or academic setting.
- Demonstrated independent ability to design, execute and interpret experimental data.
- Demonstrated experience in in vivo procedures, such as rodent surgery and IV dosing.
- Experience with tissue handling and processing, cell sorting, multi-color flow cytometry and cytokine profiling, experience with IHC and ISH is a plus
- Proficiency in mammalian cell and tissue culture.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team.
- Experience working in a GLP or regulatory-compliant environment is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert
Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
