Scientist (Fixed-term contract)

Job description

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. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more: Our approach to R&D Job title: Scientist Location: Siena, Italy Employment type: Fixed-term (2 years), full time Closing date for applications: 12 August 2026 Position Summary You will design and run immunological studies that support discovery and mid-stage vaccine development for global health. You will work closely with colleagues across discovery, development and external partners. We value curiosity, clear scientific thinking and collaboration. This role offers strong learning and growth opportunities, a chance to make meaningful impact, and aligns with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Design, plan and execute laboratory experiments to support vaccine development project from early discovery to proof of concept in humans. - Develop, optimise and validate immunological assays. - Collect, analyse and present scientific data clearly to project teams and stakeholders. - Work with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet project timelines and deliverables. - Maintain high standards for data integrity, documentation and laboratory safety. - Share improvements and new methods to support team learning and process modernisation. - Design and perform immunological studies in animals (including in vivo….). Why you? Basic Qualifications & Skills We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: - Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or related life science field (Master’s preferred) plus 2 years of lab experience. - Hands-on laboratory experience in cell biology, immunoassays or related techniques. - Experience developing or running immunological assays and documenting / summarizing and presenting experimental results. - Practical knowledge of good laboratory practice, health and safety, and data integrity. - Experience working in cross-functional teams and communicating scientific information clearly. - Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Preferred Qualifications & Skills If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - PhD or higher degree in immunology or a relevant life science discipline. - Postdoctoral experience will be a plus. - Experience with assay automation, imaging, or bioanalytical instrumentation. Experience in immunological data analysis (cellular and humoral immunity) Experience in developing and applying AI/ML methods to immunological assays Experience with organoid models and/or in vivo models relevant to vaccine development Experience performing exploratory immunological assays using human samples - Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry settings. - Knowledge of process development concepts and Quality by Design principles. - Track record of contributing to scientific reports or peer-reviewed publications. What we offer: Fixed-term contract in a very Inclusive environment Flexible Benefits Company Healthcare Plan Integrative pension fund Employee Assistance Programme Prevention services and vaccination clinic Tax assistance Local nursery agreement Postal service, laundry, shoe repair and tailoring On Site Gym On Site canteens and coffee corners Free company bikes and shuttle Please note that international relocation support cannot be provided; therefore, only candidates who are already based in the indicated country can be considered. Domestic relocation support can be provided. 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. Skills Cell Biology, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Quality, Immunoassays, Immunology, Interpersonal Communication, Lab Maintenance, Life Science, Proper Documentation, Scientific Presentations, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 36,450 to EUR 60,750The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.La fascia salariale della Retribuzione Annua Lorda (RAL) per i nuovi assunti in questa posizione è indicata sopra per ciascuna sede applicabile. Queste fasce tengono conto di diversi fattori, tra cui le competenze, l'esperienza, il livello di istruzione del candidato e le condizioni di mercato per il ruolo. Inoltre, questa posizione potrebbe prevedere un bonus annuale e la partecipazione al nostro programma di incentivazione a lungo termine basato sull’assegnazione azioni, in funzione del livello del ruolo. Informazioni più dettagliate sull’intero pacchetto retributivo e sui benefit saranno fornite durante il processo di selezione. Questo ruolo è aperto a candidati basati in diversi paesi; per tale motivo sono indicate le fasce retributive relative a ciascun paese. La pubblicazione di tali fasce, per altri paesi, che sono possibili sedi lavorative per questa posizione, risponde a normative locali in materia di trasparenza retributiva, che richiedono l’indicazione delle retribuzioni negli annunci di lavoro. Qualora per una specifica sede o paese non sia indicata una fascia retributiva, le relative condizioni economiche saranno discusse nel corso del processo di selezione. E’ importante considerare che le retribuzioni variano da paese a paese in base alle competenze, all’esperienza, al livello di istruzione del candidato e alle condizioni di mercato per il ruolo. Le offerte vengono generalmente formulate all’interno della fascia indicata, tenendo conto delle competenze, dell’esperienza e delle qualifiche del candidato; il limite superiore è di norma riservato a candidati con un’esp