R&D Scientist - Immunology

CompanyVirax Biolabs

LocationMotherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At1/13/2026

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Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

Virax Biolabs Group Limited is an innovative biotechnology company focused on immune-response detection technologies. The company is developing its flagship ViraxImmune™ profiling platform, aimed at supporting the development of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays for chronic and post-infectious conditions, including Long Covid, Lyme disease and ME/CFS. In parallel, Virax Biolabs is expanding ImmuneSelect, a portfolio of products and services supporting immunology and clinical research.

We are seeking an R&D Scientist to join our team at BioCity Glasgow. In this role, you will design, execute, and interpret experiments supporting the development of ViraxImmune IVD assays. The position combines assay development with exploratory immunology studies and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to technologies being developped for future diagnostic application.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and optimise immunological assays to evaluate adaptive immune responses, primarily using ELISpot/FluoroSpot, with complementary use of microscopy and flow cytometry.
Apply confocal or advanced fluorescence microscopy to support assay characterisation, mechanism-of-action studies, or exploratory investigations.

Plan and execute experimental workflows, troubleshoot technical issues, and iterate protocols to ensure robustness and reproducibility.

Analyse and interpret experimental data, draw conclusions and communicate findings through presentations and reports.

Maintain laboratory equipment, oversee reagent stock levels, and ensure compliance with laboratory safety and quality requirements.

What your background should like:

PhD in immunology or related life-science discipline, or an MSc with several years of relevant experience
Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting and take ownership of experimental work
Strong understanding of T cell– and B cell–mediated immune responses
Hands-on experience with confocal fluorescence microscopy is a strong advantage
Ability to critically evaluate experimental data and troubleshoot technical challenges.
Excellent organizational and teamwork abilities

What Virax Biolabs Offers

We offer a competitive compensation package, designed to reward performance while supporting long-term growth and flexibility.

Competitive base salary, aligned with experience
Performance-based bonus structure
Employee stock option scheme
28 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
Pension scheme with 6% employer and 2% employee contributions