Antibody Discovery Associate Scientist

Overview

In this role you will contribute to the discovery and engineering of antibody and protein therapies within GSK’s Large Molecule Research. You will work in a cross-functional team leveraging yeast- and phage-display platforms, in silico design, and AI-driven approaches to identify and optimise therapeutic antibodies. The position blends hands-on lab work with data analysis and communication across matrix groups to progress early-stage discovery programs. This is an opportunity to grow as an antibody discovery scientist while shaping next-generation medicines.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop skills in antibody and protein discovery and engineering
• Design and execute experiments to identify and optimise antibodies and proteins
• Work primarily with yeast-based selection, phage-display, and in silico design tools
• Possibly combine in vivo discovery, B-cell sorting, and NGS approaches
• Design antibodies or libraries aimed at improving therapeutic properties
• Represent the home team in matrix groups supporting multiple therapeutic targets
• Prepare and deliver verbal and written scientific communications
• Contribute to non-lab workstreams essential to the antibody discovery department

Key requirements

• BSc/MSc in life sciences or equivalent
• Experience in biopharmaceutical drug or antibody discovery methods
• Some lab-based molecular biology techniques experience
• Proactive with the ability to adapt to new scientific areas
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with troubleshooting ability
• Ability to deploy AI tools to enhance work
• Strong scientific writing and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects

• proactive mindset
• strong communication
• team collaboration
• lab-based molecular biology techniques
• yeast-based display
• phage display

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