Senior Scientist - Immunologist

Are you excited about taking on a dynamic, high-impact role that involves Research on Infectious Disease, and contributing to developing of new medicines? If so, we invite you to explore this thrilling opportunity.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Scientist to join our Infectious Disease team with expertise in Immunology in Siena, Italy. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research on mechanisms of action of new therapeutic interventions against infectious diseases and designing, executing, and analysing experiments to support drug discovery projects. 

The successful candidate will have a deep research acumen and the ability to work across boundaries and collaborate both scientifically and technically in a global environment.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with opportunities to learn and develop your skills in a range of scientific disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct Immunology experiments to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying infectious diseases and the investigation of therapeutic options for bacterial infections. Utilize a variety of Immunology basic as well as highly advanced techniques.

• Independently execute laboratory experiments, conduct statistically supported data analysis, and deliver results in a timely manner to enable informed decision making.

• Keep up to date with the latest scientific literature and technologies in infectious diseases and the impacts of immune modulation and host-target interactions.

• Contribute to the identification of novel mechanisms of action of anti-infective therapies.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

• MS/BS with 2-4 years or 4-6 years of experience respectively in research setting with a degree in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field.

• Expertise in a range of immunological techniques covering FACS, B-cell sorting and mAb identification, single cell sequencing, functional assays (e.g., opsonophagocytosis), confocal microscopy, cell culture, transfection, immunoprecipitation, mesoscale.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Self-motivated and able to resolve technical challenges and deliver consistent results efficiently in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in drug discovery or related field is preferred but not required.

Why Us?

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 organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

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 workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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