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Principal scientist, translational science

Stevenage
GSK
Principal scientist
€60,000 a year
Posted: 13h ago
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Job Responsibilities

* Design, execute, and analyse laboratory experiments to advance scientific understanding and support drug discovery.
* Apply hands‑on expertise in ELISA/MSD/Quanterix, Western/JESS, flow cytometry, QPCR gene expression, and emerging technologies.
* Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in alignment with data integrity expectations and compliance with all relevant protocols and safety guidelines.
* Effectively troubleshoot assays and, when necessary, develop alternative approaches.
* Work closely with preclinical statistics and other relevant teams to ensure robust study design.
* Present findings to internal teams, stakeholders, and governance in a balanced, clear, and precise manner.
* Collaborate with key partners to design, optimise, and execute studies that strengthen target‑disease hypotheses and provide evidence for GSK translational pillars using human ex vivo samples.


Qualifications

* PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field).
* Work experience in translational science, biomarker development, and drug discovery.
* Disease‑area expertise in hepatology and/or renal disease, including mechanisms and pathways with an ability to apply this knowledge to translational research.
* Hands‑on experience in bioassay development and analysis (ELISA/MSD/Quanterix), flow cytometry, QPCR gene expression, and emerging technologies.
* Experience with human systems using cell and molecular biology, bioassays, and analytic methods.
* Familiarity with bioinformatics tools for the interpretation of large‑scale datasets.


Preferred Skills

* Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to critically analyse scientific data.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present scientific findings to multidisciplinary stakeholders in a balanced, clear, and precise manner.
* Proven ability to balance priorities across multiple objectives, meeting timelines while maintaining attention to detail and high‑performance standards.
* Ability to independently define a strategic approach to tackle specific project or department goals.
* Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.


Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. Hybrid working model through Performance with Choice programme.


Equal Opportunity Statement

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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