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 team

📌 Scientist - Temporary Contract (Madrid)
🏢 GSK
📍 Madrid