Internship: Antigen Purification, Modification and Analytical Characterization, Italy, 2026

gsk; Siena; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK Italy invites applications for an internship in Antigen Purification, Modification and Analytical Characterization. You will support purification workflows, assist with analytical method development, and contribute to data recording and reporting.

Based in Siena, this 6-month extra-curricular internship begins November 2026, requires a chemistry-related degree, and fluency in Italian with working English. A proactive, detail-oriented teamwork mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience from laboratory coursework or internships.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and data analysis.
• Interest in purification, chemical modification, and analytical characterization of antigens.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and proactive learning attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow scientific protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory activities focused on antigen purification, chemical modification, and analytical characterization.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate different antigen modification technologies and determine key process parameters.
• Assist testing of a new instrument for antigen purification.
• Contribute to development, optimization, and implementation of analytical methods (e.g., HPLC-based assays).
• Record, analyze, and maintain accurate experimental data and documentation.
• Present findings and contribute to technical reports or internal presentations.
• Collaborate with experienced scientists in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Follow best laboratory practices and safety standards in a regulated research setting.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive learning

Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPT)

English (working)

Education

Chemistry degree

CTF

Job description

Posting Title: Internship: Antigen Purification, Modification and Analytical Characterization, Italy, 2026

Help us get ahead of disease together with our Vaccine Chemistry Group!

Education required:

Degree in Chemistry or CTF, or a closely related discipline.

Other requirements:

• Practical experience from laboratory coursework or prior internships.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and data analysis.
• Interest in purification, chemical modification, and analytical characterization of antigens.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow scientific protocols.
• Motivation to grow professionally and contribute to impactful vaccine research.

Language requirement:

Written and spoken fluency in Italian and good working knowledge of English.

Expected Start date:

November 2026

Internship period:

6 months (can be renewed)

Application deadline:

7 ottobre 2026

Are you looking to gain valuable real-world experience and help positively impact global health?

Internship Type: Extra-Curricular

What will you do?

• Support laboratory activities focused on antigen purification, chemical modification, and analytical characterization.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate different antigen modification technologies and determine key process parameters influencing performance and product attributes.
• Assist with testing of a new instrument for antigen purification.
• Contribute to the development, optimization, and implementation of analytical methods (e.g. HPLC-based assays).
• Record, analyze, and maintain accurate experimental data and documentation.
• Present findings and contribute to technical reports or internal presentations.
• Collaborate with experienced scientists in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Follow best laboratory practices and safety standards in a regulated research setting.

What will you learn?

• Hands-on experience in antigen purification and chemical modification.
• Practical knowledge of chromatographic purification and tangential flow filtration (TFF).
• Operation and troubleshooting of HPLC systems and interpretation of data from multiple detectors.
• Analytical method development for antigen characterization.
• Experimental design, data analysis, and documentation skills.
• Exposure to the vaccine development process in an industrial research environment.
• Teamwork and communication within a collaborative scientific setting.

Skills

This is a temporary internship opportunity focused on professional development. Any reimbursement, scholarship, allowance, or financial support will be provided in accordance with applicable local laws, regulations, and GSK site policies. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

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 the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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