Senior Scientist - Translational Science (Immunology)

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Mar

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Senior Scientist - Translational Science (Immunology)

As a Senior Scientist in the Translational Unit, you will play a critical role in bridging preclinical target and asset validation and early clinical proof of concept studies in the immunology and respiratory space, working closely with biology and translational leads, clinical and computational scientists.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and validation of clinical biomarkers and development of clinically deployable biomarker assays, including ELISA-based and flow cytometry-based readouts.
• Utilise your expertise in immunology to assist in the design, optimisation, and conduct of in vitro and ex vivo translational assays using primary human cells and tissues.
• Apply expertise in multiple capabilities such as flow cytometry, ELISA/MSD/Luminex, gene/protein expression analysis, cell and tissue imaging, proteomics, and other omics platforms.
• Troubleshoot assays effectively and develop alternative approaches when necessary, working closely with preclinical statistics and other relevant teams to ensure robust study design.
• Present findings to internal teams and stakeholders in a clear and precise manner while maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory records to ensure compliance with data integrity expectations and safety guidelines.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the translational research team and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• PhD (or MSc with equivalent relevant laboratory experience) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related field.
• Expertise in developing and performing multi-color flow cytometry, gene expression analysis, immunoassays (ELISA, MSD or Luminex), primary cell culture techniques, and biomarker assays.
• Experience processing human biological samples, developing B cell, T cell and myeloid cell functional readouts, flexibility to adopt new technologies.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present scientific findings to internal and external stakeholders in a balanced, clear, and precise manner. Excellent record keeping and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to balance priorities across multiple objectives, meeting timelines while maintaining attention to detail and high-performance standards.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Background and expertise in autoimmune, respiratory, and immune-mediated diseases.
• Previous experience in pharma or biotech industry; understanding of drug discovery processes including small and large molecule development.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements related to translational research and clinical development.

Closing Date for Applications - 19th April 2026

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.