Associate Scientist

**Site Name**: Italy - Siena
**Posted Date**: Dec 20 2024

We’re looking for a committed worker to join the ARD Immuno & Cellular team in a challenging role for the analytical development of R&D vaccines.

The Associate Scientist is expected to support the development, qualification, and validation of immuno-based and cell-based analytical methods (e.g. IVRP, IVRE, MAT) and execution of testing for release and stability of clinical lots according to vaccine technical programs as they progress from early development into Phase I/II, Phase III. The role is expected to support method and process transfer to the final commercial site and may also be involved in Life Cycle activities for process improvements in the commercial vaccine portfolio.

**In this role you will be expected to**:

- Participate in the development of analytical methods (immuno and cell-based), by using existing technologies like ELISA, Luminex, Octet, FACS and exploring new technologies to support process and product understanding with the focus on quality attributes in complex matrixes, both in DS and DP and process intermediates.
- Work closely under the direction of scientific staff to, implement, and interpret the experimental.
- Train and oversee platform staff on equipment operation, data analysis, and other project-related work.
- Prepare and present scientific data in local and global meetings.
- Participate in writing technical protocols and reports in support of various project development stages.
- Follow the Quality by Design approach to process development, leading multidisciplinary Technical Risk Assessments and ensuring to meet all documentation deliverables required at each of the project stage gates.
- Participate to method qualification, validation, and transfer.
- Support process development.

**Why you?**

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

- Scientific degree (PhD is a plus) in biotechnology, bioengineering, biochemistry, chemistry or equivalent.
- Strong experience in analytical development of immuno assay and cell
- based assay as IVRE and Monocyte activation test for vaccines (proteins, polysaccharides and glyco-conjugates, mRNA based,
- Experience gained with Luminex, Octet and Flow Cytometry technologies.
- Sound scientific methodology, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in both Italian and English languages (written and spoken)
- Strong organizational and communications skills

**What we offer**:

- ** Permanent contract** in a very Inclusive environment
- Smart working up to 20%
- Performance Reward
- Flexible Benefits
- 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
- Company Healthcare Plan

**Why GSK?**

**Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.**

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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