Senior Scientist - Immunology

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage

Posted Date: Jan 12 2026

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 immunotherapy 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, health‑care 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.

• 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.

• 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/disciplines, 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.

• 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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact us at UKRe where you can also request a call.