Associate Scientist (MR)

The Associate Scientist executes scientific experiments under limited supervision contributing to the conception, design, and interpretation of scientific data in support of research projects.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued, and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

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In this role, you will…

• Participate in scientific collaborations and reporting of data in technical reports and scientific journals

• Maintain required documentation for processes and equipment

• Participate in the design of scientific research experiments under limited direction

• Work closely under the direction of scientific staff for the implementation of scientific experiments, data collection and their interpretation

• Function effectively as a team member on one or multiple projects

• Participate in writing internal/external reports and scientific documents in support of internal projects

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Scientific degree in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, chemistry or equivalent.

• Strong background in development of bio-assays to be used to provide preclinical proof of principle of vaccine or monoclonal antibody efficacy.

• Experience with a range of immunological techniques covering Flow cytometry, Luminex, functional assays (e.g., serum bactericidal assay or opsonophagocytosis), confocal microscopy and cell culture. 

• Independently execute laboratory experiments,  conduct statistically supported data analysis and present results. 

• Fluency in both Italian and English languages

• Sound scientific methodology, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• PhD in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, chemistry or equivalent

• Being able to understand & implement processes specific to Pre-Clinical R&D and to GSK with minimal bureaucracy and a focus on efficiency

• Strong organizational and communications skills

• Understanding of internal policies required to maintain high quality standards and to protect GSK intellectual property

What we offer:

• Fixed Term contract (approx. 4-6 months) in a very Inclusive environment

• Smart working up to 20%

• Flexible Benefits

• Integrative pension fund

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Prevention services and vaccination clinic

• Tax assistance

• On Site canteens and coffee corners

• Free company bikes and shuttle

• Company Healthcare Plan

Closing Date for Applications – 3rd March 2025

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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