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Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Mar 4 2025
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with experience in immunology/haematology to join the Oncology Translational Research team in GSK Oncology. The successful candidate will work as part of a team that supports translational haematology efforts, bringing together the science of immunology, novel technologies and working with our partners with AI/ML and analytics to generate translational data to support GSK's haematology portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
As a lab-based immunologist, you will:
* Support the establishment of our ex vivo translational model capabilities to include development and application of novel haematology translational models that can be used to support progression of GSK assets, understand MoA and evaluate combinations.
* Conduct haematology disease sample profiling (eg. From biobanks) to support exploration of patient segments that may respond to GSK assets and combinations.
* Independently develop flow cytometry protocols and antibodies panels (20+ colours) and apply these panels to perform immunophenotyping.
* Solve technical issues and operate as part of a cross-functional project team.
Basic Qualifications
* PhD or equivalent experience in Immunology or Haematology
* Hands on experience of complex immunology experimental approaches (eg. Complex co-culture, ex vivo testing from patient samples etc.).
* Experience of performing independent immune cell characterization using multi-colour cytometry (>10 colours).
* Track record of delivering high quality, consistent results in a timely fashion with a positive can-do and result oriented attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
* Expertise in haematology, especially multiple myeloma and MPNs.
* A track record of scientific publication
* Expertise in cancer haematology, including the molecular mechanisms underlying progression from precursors to cancer states
* Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex scientific and business challenges
* Evidence of effective troubleshooting and assay development ability.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Closing Date for Applications - 17th March 2025 (COB)
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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.
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease. Science and technology are coming together in a way they never have before, and we have strong tech-enabled capabilities that allow us to build a deeper understanding of the patient, human biology and disease mechanisms, and transform medical discovery. We are revolutionising the way we do R&D. We're uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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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).
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