Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Sep 3 2025
Scientist - 3D Engineered In Vitro Models
We are seeking a motivated, creative, and meticulous bench scientist with a track record in developing 3D Cell and Tissue Models. The candidate will join the Translational Models group within our Human Biology department in GSK’s Research Technologies organization at the Stevenage site in the United Kingdom.
The translational model team's mission is to improve predictive and translational value of preclinical 3D cell and tissue models for identification of new targets, mechanism of action, efficacy, safety and metabolism. We aim to ultimately use these systems to refine, reduce, and replace animal models. Our group engages in dynamic, matrixed collaborative projects across therapeutic areas working closely with research units and technology platform groups.
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. By uniting science, technology, and talent, we are committed to getting ahead of disease together.
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.
We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
Please note that due to the requirements of the position, this will be a predominantly lab-based position with scope for hybrid flexibility on an ad hoc basis.
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In this role you will
- Perform assays to characterize cells, organoids, microphysiological systems and 3D bioprinted constructs.
- Fabricate and test microfluidic devices for cell and tissue phenotypes.
- Maintain inventory of cells, reagents and assays to support a matrix team in a cross-functional environment to ensure optimal delivery of project and department objectives to the highest possible scientific standard.
- Support protocol development, maintenance of laboratory equipment and conduct routine experiments to advance therapeutic pipeline.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- BSc/MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences or related discipline with laboratory experience and strong scientific record.
- Experience in microfabrication and development of microfluidics based in vitro models.
- Solid background in primary cells, induced pluripotent stem cells and tissue-derived stem cells.
- Significant hands-on-experience with biological assays including imaging-based analysis.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and support work in a rapid and evolving work environment within time constraints.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:
- Experience in supporting research and development of multicellular 3D in vitro models
- Practical experience with histopathology, flow cytometry/FACS, ELISA/Luminex/MSD, qPCR and confocal microscopy.
- Prior knowledge on integration of automation technologies with microfabricated systems.
- Experience with CAD, MS office, complex data analysis and statistical software
Closing Date for Applications – 17th of September, 2025 (COB)
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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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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