Associate Scientist - Maternity Replacement

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: Associate Scientist - Glycan Science lab - Chemistry and Molecular Biology - VIDRU Discovery Technology Location: Siena, Italy Employment type: Fixed-term (Maternity Replacement), full time Closing date for applications: 1 October 2026 We are looking for a: Associate Scientist in the Glycan Science lab - Chemistry and Molecular Biology - VIDRU Discovery Technology, Italy Position summary: The Chemistry and Molecular Biology Function operates in the GSK VIDRU Discovery Technology Unit focusing on the identification, design and characterization of vaccine antigens. The Ass. Scientist will support GSK projects by performing polysaccharide antigens purification, oligosaccharide chemical synthesis, glycoconjugate chemistry, chemical and physical analytics and structural characterization. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the conception, design, implementation, and interpretation of polysaccharide purification, oligosaccharide chemical synthesis, glycoconjugate chemistry and structural analysis in support of vaccine discovery and early development Ensures timely data collection, reporting and publication in area of responsibility (including contribution to internal/external technical documents and presentations) Ensures implementation of highest ethical standards, good scientific practices & data integrity in daily research activities Takes appropriate actions to communicate issues affecting research strategy and progress in area of responsibility, and contributes to identify and implement potential solutions Represents own Lab at technical project teams/meetings Follows established Health, Safety and the Environment policies. Actively participates in training, hazard identification and other HS&E programs Why You? Basic Qualifications & Skills We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: · MSc/BSc and corresponding experience plus at least 6 months / 1 year of experience in the biotechnology field · Experienced in protein / polysaccharide purification technology · Experienced in protein / polysaccharide biochemical and biophysical analysis, including DSF, DSC, DLS, AUC, SEC-MALLS, SPR, BLI · Track-record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, scientific presentations at conferences · Fluency in Italian and English, spoken and written Preferred Qualifications & Skills If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Strong problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, building positive relationships and contributing to shared goals What we offer: Fixed-term contract in a very Inclusive environment Smart Working up to 50% 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 relocation support cannot be provided; therefore, only candidates who are already based in the indicated country can be considered. 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 Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Data Quality, Following Instructions, Interpersonal Communication, Lab Maintenance, Life Science, Molecular Biology, Proper Documentation, Scientific Presentations, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 30,600 to EUR 51,000The 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. GSK/ViiV applies the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) for employees in the chemical and chemical-pharmaceutical industry and, where applicable as a result of the role assigned and the related job classification, the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Industrial Executives of companies producing goods and services. 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. Informazioni più dettagliate sull’intero pacchetto retributivo e sui benefit saranno fornite durante il processo di selezione. GSK/ViiV, applica il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL) per gli addetti all’industria chimica e chimico-farmaceutica nonché, in relazione e come conseguenza del ruolo assegnato e della relativa qualifica, il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL) dei Dirigenti Industria di aziende produttrici di beni e servizi. 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 veng