Principal Scientist, Genomic Translational Research Full-time

Principal Scientist, Genomic Translational Research

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We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist with hands-on expertise in molecular biology in the context of immuno-oncology to join the Oncology Translational Research team within GSK Oncology TA. The successful candidate will work as part of a team that evaluates patient-derived organoids through cutting-edge cellular, genomic and molecular techniques, and partners with AI/ML and analytics experts to integrate data from these multimodal approaches to generate clinical insights. The goal of this is to improve cancer patient risk stratification, identify clinical biomarkers and predict future targeted and/or immuno-therapy susceptibilities.

In this role you will:

• Create protocols and perform the sample processing for genomic experiments (e.g. RNAseq, WES, scRNAseq).
• Prepare samples and libraries for sequencing.
• Run flow cytometry and FACS sorting experiments.
• Develop immunogenicity assays for product validation.
• Offer technical expertise and support to other team members, helping them troubleshoot and optimize their experimental protocols. Solve technical issues operate as part of a cross-functional project team.
• Collaborate with King's College London scientists within the GSK-KCL Translational Oncology Research Hub, an exclusive research collaboration between GSK and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at KCL.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Cancer Biology, Genomics, Immunology, or related field, with extensive experience in cancer genomics.
• Expertise with NGS, flow cytometry, single cell RNA sequencing and library preparation.
• Strong background in developing and applying cutting-edge genomic technologies to study cancer biology.
• Strong understanding of immunology and cancer biology, including T cell biology and the molecular mechanisms underlying tumorigenesis and cancer progression.
• Ability to communicate with team members from different backgrounds by training/discipline, as well as senior members of the GSK stakeholders/research partner units.
• Ability to deliver high quality, consistent results in a timely fashion with a positive can-do and result oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• A track record of scientific publication.
• Experience in collaboration with biopharma.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex scientific and business challenges.
• Experience in analysis of major next-generation sequencing (sc TCR) techniques and generation of insights from such data.

Closing Date for Applications – 9th March 2026

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