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Scientist/Vector biology

Employer
GSK
Location
Rockville, MD
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 27, 2021

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Are you energized by a challenging role in biology, where scientific demand is driving team growth? If so, this Scientist role would be a great opportunity to consider.

The Vector Biology group at the US Research and Development Center, GSK Vaccines, is responsible for designing, characterizing and optimizing viral vector platforms for vaccine delivery, with a focus on RNA vaccines They provide key molecular biology and cell biology support to all GSK Vaccine projects and platforms. This group is also responsible for implementing new techniques and technology to improve current RNA based vaccine and to generate and characterize new RNA vector-based vaccines.

We are looking for a highly motivated scientist, with proven record in utilizing the most up to date molecular biology and cell biology techniques, preferably in a high-throughput environment, to take a role in generating and testing new vaccine candidates

As a Scientist, you will be contributing to various studies and be responsible for delivering pre-clinical and clinical data analysis. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…

  • To provide expertise in the areas of DNA cloning, in-vitro RNA transcription and cell-based assay characterization of novel vaccine candidates
  • Utilize high-throughput workflows for molecular biology and cell biology processes to generate and characterize vaccine candidates
  • Develop and implement new assays
  • Work with other scientists to design and develop new assays and technologies to support RNA vaccine generation and evaluation


Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
  • PhD degree in life sciences with 0+ years of experience or Master with at least 2 years of experience in Molecular Biology, Virology, Cell Biology, or related disciplines
  • Expertise in cellular and molecular biology (e.g. cell culture, cloning, qPCR, protein techniques, RNA techniques, transfections, transductions, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, flow cytometry)
  • Experience with common molecular biology software, e.g. Geneious.


Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
  • Knowledge of RNA and DNA chemistry and biology and standard analysis methods relevant to these molecules
  • Prior experience in virology and viral engineering for viral-vector based vaccine design
  • Working experience with mRNA based vaccines or therapeutics
  • Working familiarity with common RNA analytical/purification methods
  • Strong track-record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, including at least one as first author


Why GSK?

Our values and expectationsare at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.

These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:
  • Operating at pace and agile decision-making - using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.
  • Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
  • Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.
  • Sustaining energy and well-being.
  • Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.
  • Budgeting and cost-consciousness.


*This is a job description to aide in the job posting, but does not include all job evaluation details.

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