• Job Description

  Req#: 406942

  The Analytical Department in Medicine Development & Supply has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Bioassay team. This role involves aiding the development, validation, and transfer of cell-based potency methods to support various aspects of drug development and manufacturing. As an Associate Scientist, you will gain a comprehensive skill set that is essential for advancing our molecules and your career in the biopharmaceutical industry.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Perform routine cell culture maintenance and generate cell banks.
  • Conduct sample testing in a GMP laboratory according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Contribute to method development by optimizing assay conditions and troubleshooting technical issues with the guidance of senior lab personnel.
  • Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records in electronic notebooks.
  • Collaborate with other team members to coordinate project activities.
  • Contribute to the improvement of assay quality and facilitate the implementation of new technologies.
  • Present data, results, and conclusions at internal and external meetings.

  Why you?

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology, or related field
  • 2+ years GM or laboratory experience

  Preferred Qualifications:

  If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • Ability to handle and maintain various cell lines following aseptic techniques
  • Experience with ELISA or cell-based potency assays
  • Experience designing, troubleshooting, and executing experiments with some supervision
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively
  • Must work well in a collaborative setting
  • Highly motivated with excellent organizational skills
  • Experience performing cell-based potency assays in 96-well format
  • Experience using laboratory automation for liquid handling
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis of experimental results
  • High level of scientific rigor and integrity
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Ability to interpret analytical results from experiments to troubleshoot and optimize analytical methods

  #LI-GSK

  Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to 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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• About the company

  GlaxoSmithKline plc is a British multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Brentford, England.

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