Glycan Scientist for Vaccine Discovery (Hybrid, Italy)

GSK; Siena; In loco; EUR 31.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fixed-term contract

Smart Working

Flexible Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Pension Fund

EAP

Vaccination services

Tax assistance

Nursery support

On-site gym

On-site canteens

Company bikes

Shuttle service

Descrizione del lavoro

GSK in Siena, Italy, is seeking an Associate Scientist in the Glycan Science lab within the VIDRU Discovery Technology Unit. The role focuses on polysaccharide purification, oligosaccharide synthesis, glycoconjugate chemistry and comprehensive structural analysis to support vaccine discovery and early development.

The ideal candidate will hold MSc/BSc with 6–12 months of biotech experience, strong analytic skills, and fluency in Italian and English.

Competenze

• MSc/BSc and corresponding experience plus at least 6 months / 1 year of experience in the biotechnology field
• Experienced in protein / polysaccharide purification technology
• Experienced in protein / polysaccharide biochemical and biophysical analysis, including DSF, DSC, DLS, AUC, SEC-MALLS, SPR, BLI
• Track-record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, scientific presentations at conferences
• Fluency in Italian and English, spoken and written

Mansioni

• Responsible for the conception, design, implementation, and interpretation of polysaccharide purification, oligosaccharide chemical synthesis, glycoconjugate chemistry and structural analysis in support of vaccine discovery and early development
• Ensures timely data collection, reporting and publication in area of responsibility (including contribution to internal/external technical documents and presentations)
• Ensures implementation of highest ethical standards, good scientific practices & data integrity in daily research activities
• Takes appropriate actions to communicate issues affecting research strategy and progress in area of responsibility, and contributes to identify and implement potential solutions
• Represents own Lab at technical project teams/meetings
• Follows established Health, Safety and the Environment policies. Actively participates in training, hazard identification and other HS&E programs

Conoscenze

Biotechnology

Cell Biology

Data Quality

Following Instructions

Interpersonal Communication

Lab Maintenance

Life Science

Molecular Biology

Proper Documentation

Scientific Presentations

Scientific Research

Scientific Writing

Formazione

MSc/BSc in relevant field

Strumenti

DSF

DSC

DLS

AUC

SEC-MALLS

SPR

BLI

Descrizione del lavoro

GSK in Siena, Italy, is seeking an Associate Scientist in the Glycan Science lab within the VIDRU Discovery Technology Unit. The role focuses on polysaccharide purification, oligosaccharide synthesis, glycoconjugate chemistry and comprehensive structural analysis to support vaccine discovery and early development.

The ideal candidate will hold MSc/BSc with 6–12 months of biotech experience, strong analytic skills, and fluency in Italian and English.