Expert Scientist

2 months ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States GlaxoSmithKline Full time
Site Name: Cambridge 300 Technology Square
Posted Date: Jul

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. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease. Science and technology are coming together in a way they never have before, and we have strong tech-enabled capabilities that allow us to build a deeper understanding of the patient, human biology and disease mechanisms, and transform medical discovery. We are revolutionising the way we do R&D. We're uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

The Expert Scientist will contribute to the conception, design, implementation of experimental design, data generation and interpretation required for assay development, and assay qualification. This role can also contribute to the design of assay validation and contribute to clinical assays for Ph 1 / 2 studies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the conception and implementation of the experimental design, generation of labdata and the interpretation of analytical data in collaboration with the designated statisticians.
  • Provide scientific and technical support for:
  • Internal activities related to assay development and qualification, assay maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting of assay issues and risks.
  • External laboratories for assay quality during development, qualification, & clinical testing supporting phases 1⁄2.
  • Ensure assay history files are properly maintained and assay analytical plans, raw data and statistical reports are stored in sustainable systems and tools.
  • Contribute to the improvement of assay quality and facilitate implementation of new

Technologies.
  • Provide technical support to projects and to the cost effectiveness of Vx-Clin Lab & Assay Portfolio.
  • Contribute to the development of expertise, the implementation of improvements in

clinical laboratory processes, of state-of-the-art or innovative solutions in assay technology within the operational platform while giving special attention to assay quality and testing performance.
  • Ensure all activities under your responsibility are performed in compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines. Relevant regulations, and internal policies.
  • Can represent the Assay Development & Innovation group at technical project team level, participate in internal/external scientific collaboration and report data in internal/external meetings.


Basic Qualifications:
  • MS in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or related field with four or more years of industry experience.
  • PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or related field with two or more years of industry experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of developing ELISA based assays from scratch
  • Developed Assays for vaccine programs using Luminex and MSD platform
  • Have knowledge of dealing Cros and external partners
  • Previously handled human/clinical samples extensively
  • Have extensive knowledge of Biostatistics and efficient in using different statistical software
  • Must be good in communications and team player


Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary t o learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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