Position Summary You will join a multidisciplinary biology team in Spain to support drug discovery and early development research, with a focus on in vitro Plasmodium falciparum studies in NCB3 environments. You will design and run laboratory studies, analyze data, and work with colleagues across disciplines to inform project decisions. We value practical lab skills, careful data handling, clear communication, and teamwork.
This role offers growth, visible impact on projects, and the chance to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Design, plan and execute laboratory studies using established protocols and appropriate controls.
Handle and maintain in vitro cultures of Plasmodium falciparum in an NCB3 environment, following appropriate biosafety and quality standards. Record experimental details and results clearly to support data integrity and reproducibility. Interpret experimental data, produce concise reports, and present findings to project teams. Contribute to method development, protocol optimization, and troubleshooting experiments.
Basic Qualifications We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related life science. Hands-on experience handling in vitro cultures of Plasmodium falciparum in an NCB3 or equivalent high-containment environment. Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish language skills are desirable.
Strong attention to detail and an ability to keep accurate laboratory records. Commitment to laboratory safety, good scientific practice, and data integrity. Experience working in multidisciplinary or cross-functional project teams. Preferred Qualifications If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline. Experience performing IC50 determinations and cross-resistance studies in parasite or cell-based systems.
Experience with target identification workflows, including gDNA extraction, PCRs and sequencing (preferably using Nanopore technology). Data analysis skills using tools such as Signals VitroVivo, GraphPad Prism, Excel or similar, including analysis of dose–response curves. Skills Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Data Quality, Following Instructions, Interpersonal Communication, Lab Maintenance, Life Science, Molecular Biology, Proper Documentation, Scientific Presentations, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing Spanish Salary Range / Rango salarial en España: EUR 27,675 to EUR 46,125The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location.
These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process.
This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role