High Throughput Protein Production Scientist

GSK; Stevenage, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Pension plan

Shares and savings programme

Job summary

GSK in Stevenage is seeking an experienced High Throughput Protein Production Scientist to run high-throughput workflows for expression, purification and QC of proteins, collaborating with biologists, engineers and data scientists to meet project timelines.

You will work with automation and data tools, develop data analysis pipelines, and contribute to protein library investigations; relocation to Cambridge is planned by early 2029.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biochemistry, Protein Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology or related discipline with extensive experience.
• Hands-on experience expressing and purifying recombinant proteins using bacterial, yeast or mammalian systems.
• Experience with automated liquid handling or robotic platforms and high-throughput workflows.

Responsibilities

• Run high-throughput workflows (96/384-well plates) and process data by established analysis pipelines.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis in tools such as Excel, Spotfire, and Python.
• Support the creation of democratised data analysis pipelines for other scientists to use (e.g. Signals VitroVivo).
• Create and execute strategies for hypothesis-led investigation of protein libraries for key characteristics such as expression, purity or protein-protein interaction.
• Develop and troubleshoot automation processes (e.g. CyBio FeliX).
• Work with automation engineers and data scientists to integrate lab automation and experiment tracking systems.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

High-throughput workflows

Automated liquid handling

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Life Sciences

Bachelor's in Biochemistry/Protein Science

Tools

CyBio FeliX

LIMS

ELNs

PyMOL

MOE

AlphaFold

Job description

For candidates seeking to be located at our Stevenage site, this role will temporarily be based at Stevenage. However, the Company plans to relocate its offices to Cambridge, UK. The location of this role will therefore subsequently change to Cambridge, UK in accordance with timelines to be set by the Company. The relocation is currently proposed to take effect by early 2029.

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.

Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

As High Throughput Protein Production Scientist, you will join a team that utilises high throughput methodologies to scope optimal conditions for generation of biological reagents to support drug discovery programs. You will run and improve automated workflows for expression, purification and QC of proteins. You will work closely with biologists, engineers and data scientists to meet project timelines and increase throughput. We value curiosity, practical problem solving and clear communication. This role offers strong technical growth, visible impact on project success, and the chance to help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

In this role you will...

• Run high-throughput workflows (96/384-well plates) and process data by established analysis pipelines
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis in tools such as Excel, Spotfire, and Python
• Support the creation of democratised data analysis pipelines for other scientists to use (e.g. Signals VitroVivo)
• Create and execute strategies for hypothesis-led investigation of protein libraries for key characteristics such as expression, purity or protein-protein interaction.
• Develop and troubleshoot automation processes (e.g. CyBio FeliX)
• Work with automation engineers and data scientists to integrate lab automation and experiment tracking systems.

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Biochemistry, Protein Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology or a related discipline with extensive experience in the field
• Hands-on experience expressing and purifying recombinant proteins using bacterial, yeast or mammalian systems.
• Experience working in a lab environment with an emphasis on reproducibility and data integrity.
• Experience working with automated liquid handling or robotic platforms, or demonstrable experience supporting high-throughput lab workflows.
• Strong teamwork, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline
• Track record of developing or optimizing high-throughput protein production pipelines
• Hands-on experience building workflows that enable efficient data re-use
• Practical experience with protein design tools such as PyMOL, MOE, AlphaFold, or similar
• Experience integrating LIMS, ELNs, or automation control software into lab workflows
• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture scale-up and transient expression systems
• Experience with advanced analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry, HPLC/UPLC, or biophysical characterisation (DSF, DLS, SPR/BLI)

Closing Date for Applications: 29th September 2026 (COB)

We are addressing gender equality at all levels within our organisation, we also remain committed to improving ethnic diversity within GSK and recruiting and developing talent that mirrors the communities in which we work. With support from our Global Disability Council and our employee resource group, the Disability Confidence Network, we are working hard to create an inclusive workplace.

We want GSK to be somewhere everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive. Our success absolutely depends on our people.

Skills Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Drug Discovery Process, Influencing Without Authority, Interpersonal Communication, Life Science, Market Opportunities, Matrix Leadership, Molecular Biology, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing

Why GSK?

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

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact