Scientist​/Senior Scientist, Translational Oncology

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage

Posted Date: Feb 10 2026

Please note this position is lab based.

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist with experience in Cancer Biology/Immunology to join the Oncology Translational Research team within GSK Oncology TA. The successful candidate will be part of a team that evaluates patient-derived tissues using cutting‑edge cellular, molecular, and genomic techniques. This role involves partnering with AI/ML and analytics experts to integrate data from these multimodal approaches, aiming to improve cancer patient risk stratification, identify clinical biomarkers, and predict susceptibilities to targeted and/or immunotherapies.

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

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• Support our Patient Derived Explant (PDE) multi‑omics capabilities to advance GSK assets, understand mechanisms of action, and evaluate treatment combinations.
• Conduct experiments using fresh and biobanked tumour samples, employing cell biology techniques (e.g., drug treatment, cytotoxicity analysis, cell culture, etc.)
• Independently perform cytokine analysis (e.g., MSD, ELISA), flow cytometry and immunofluorescence experiments.
• Solve technical issues and collaborate as part of a cross‑functional project team.
• Ensure proper storage, tracking, and documentation of samples used in translational and clinical experiments.

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BSc or MSci/MRes on Cancer Biology, Immuno‑oncology, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with fresh and frozen tissue samples and complex immunology experimental approaches (e.g., complex co‑culture, ex vivo testing from patient samples, etc).
• Proven ability to independently perform cell culturing and experiments such as MSD/ELISA, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence.
• Track record of delivering high quality, consistent results in a timely fashion with a positive can‑do and result oriented attitude.

• Experience in performing multiplex immunofluorescence imaging experiments. Prior experience with image analysis would be advantageous.
• Experience in cancer genomics and multi‑omics technologies (e.g., RNASeq, spatial transcriptomics, scRNAseq, etc).
• Experience collaborating with biopharma, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills to navigate complex scientific and business challenges.
• Proven capability in troubleshooting and assay development.

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