Antibody Discovery Scientist — AI-Driven Lab Innovator

Gsk

Aston End

On-site

GBP 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

GSK is seeking an enthusiastic antibody discovery associate scientist for its Stevenage site, with relocation to Cambridge planned by early 2029. The role is lab-centric, focusing on integrating yeast-based or phage display with in silico design to advance therapeutic antibodies.

You will contribute to Large Molecule Research in a world‑leading R&D facility, using AI-driven design, B-cell sorting, NGS and other technologies to generate first‑in‑class leads across multiple disease targets.

Qualifications

BSc/MSc in life sciences or equivalent.
Experience studying or researching aspects of biopharmaceutical drug discovery or antibody discovery methods.
Some experience of lab-based molecular biology techniques.
Proactive and adaptable to new scientific areas and troubleshooting.
Good analytical and data interpretation skills with ability to troubleshoot.
Ability to deploy AI tools to enhance scientific work.
Good scientific writing & verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

Train and develop skills in antibody/protein discovery and engineering.
Design and execute experiments to identify and optimize antibodies and proteins.
Primarily use yeast-based and phage-display selection technologies with in silico design tools.
Possibly combine other approaches such as in vivo discovery and NGS.
Design antibodies or libraries to improve therapeutic properties.
Represent the home team within matrix groups for diverse targets across diseases.
Prepare and deliver verbal and written scientific communications.
Contribute to non-lab workstreams essential to the department.