Senior Scientist - Immunology

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare SA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the UK is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join their Oncology Translational Research team. The ideal candidate should have a PhD or MSc in Cell Biology, Immunology, or related fields, alongside significant experience in T cell biology and cell culture techniques. The role involves conducting immune cell-based assays, planning studies, and collaborating with researchers. A competitive salary, annual bonus, and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on company performance

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with multidisciplinary experience in Oncology and immunology.
• Proven expertise in T cell biology and immunotherapy.
• Significant experience in cell culture techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform immune cell-based in vitro assays.
• Plan and execute studies with autologous immune cells.
• Execute protocols for TCR and immunopeptidome studies.

Skills

T cell biology in tumour immune microenvironment

Cell culture techniques

Multiple colour flow cytometry

Communication with diverse team members

Delivering high quality results

Education

PhD or MSc in Cell Biology/Immunology/Oncology

Tools

Spectral flow cytometry (Cytek Aurora)

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with experience in onco‑immunology and cellular biology to join the Oncology Translational Research team within GSK Oncology TA.

The Oncology Translational Research team will partner with Oncology TA team members to increase clinical translatability and to contribute to preclinical development programs within GSK Oncology TA. The successful candidate will work as part of a team that, by exploiting autologous patient‑derived PBMC alone or in combination with patient‑derived organoids, is analyzing downstream immune response, developing, and implementing cutting‑edge cellular, genomic and molecular techniques with a multimodality analytic approach, plus machine learning models to improve cancer patient risk stratification as well as to predict future targeted and/or immuno‑therapy susceptibilities.

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 practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in‑office work.

In this role you will

• Set up and perform immune cell‑based in vitro assays (including activation, proliferation, and phenotype characterization).
• Plan and execute in vitro studies with autologous immune cells with and without patient‑derived organoids for downstream analysis of immune response.
• Execute protocols for immune cells and organoids TCR and immunopeptidome studies.
• Collect and report data to the lab head and solve technical issues as part of a cross‑functional project team.
• Collaborate/cooperate with KCL scientists within the GSK‑KCL Translational Oncology Research Hub, an exclusive research collaboration between GSK and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at KCL.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• PhD or MSc (or equivalent) in Cell Biology/Immunology/Oncology or related area and relevant equivalent multidisciplinary experience in Oncology and immunology.
• Proven expertise in T cell biology in tumour immune microenvironment and in immunotherapy.
• Significant experience in cell culture techniques (immune cells and primary samples/ patient‑derived organoids).
• Extensive experience in multiple colour flow cytometry.
• Ability to communicate with team members from different backgrounds by training/discipline, as well as senior members of the GSK stakeholders/research partner units.
• Ability to deliver high quality, consistent results in a timely fashion with a positive can‑do and result oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• PhD in oncology, biology or related.
• A track record of scientific publication.
• Experience in vaccine development and application.
• Spectral flow cytometry experience (cytek aurora).

Closing Date for Applications

Monday 26th January 2026 (COB)

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.

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.

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.

If you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact us at [e-mail] where you can also request a call.