Investigator - Bioassay

GSK's Structure & Function Characterization (SFC) department is seeking a highly motivated Investigator - Bioassay to join their bioassay group. Bioassay supports GSK Biopharmaceutical Process Development to ensure GSK's biopharm products enable patients to do more, feel better, and live longer.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…

• You will be responsible for working within a team of bio-analysts to design and develop cell-based reporter assays.
• Contribute to the management of the bioassay's life-cycle strategy.
• Ensure team's scientific studies are recorded and documented both accurately and coherently.
• Manage the successful and timely transfer of analytical technologies to and from contract manufacturers, testing labs, or the GSK Manufacturing organization. Some travel may be involved.
• Provide scientific leadership to method development and have a solid understanding of biopharm product Mechanism of Action(s)
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with groups outside of biopharm analytical sciences and GSK.
• Seek all opportunities to develop and maintain a strong IP position.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• MSc with 5+ years' experience in Cell biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Immunology or science related discipline or a PhD.
• Documented experience with the design and development of reporter-based assay (could include the development of high throughput assays) using luciferase or other similar systems to measure the response in cell systems.
• Experience developing, qualifying and validating biological assays in support of drug discovery programs.
• Experience analyzing data, interpreting results and reporting data in laboratory notebooks.
• Experience with the analytical life cycle management of biopharmaceuticals (particularly antibodies).

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• GMP experience is strongly desired but not essential depending on other experience.
• Experience with Automation particularly Hamilton robotics.
• Molecular biology experience, particularly with demonstrated experience in developing reporter cell lines.
• Experience with cell banking Ready-to-Use (RTU) cell lines..
• Experience responding to agency (regulatory) questions.
• Proven record of accomplishments delivering impactful results.
• Good communication skills, a strong desire to succeed, and the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Maintain awareness of the current literature relevant to methods of biochemical analysis.
• Strong Analytical / Problem Solving skills related to the drugs Mechanism of Action(s).

Why GSK?

At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Healthcare, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we're making the most significant changes we've made to our business in over 20 years. We're on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and genetics science; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands.

With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent, and technology to get ahead of disease together - all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; and as a new GSK where outstanding people thrive.

Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culture that isambitious for patients- so we deliver what matters better and faster;accountable for impact- with clear ownership of goals and support to succeed; and where we do the right thing. So, if you're ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at this exciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together.

*LI-GSK

#CMCDevelopmentGSK

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

At GSK, the health and safety of our employees are of paramount importance. As a science-led healthcare company on a mission to get ahead of disease together, we believe that supporting vaccination against COVID-19 is the single best thing we can do in the US to ensure the health and safety of our employees, complementary workers, workplaces, customers, consumers, communities, and the patients we serve.

GSK has made the decision to require all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. The only exceptions to this requirement are employees who are approved for an accommodation for religious, medical or disability-related reasons.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.