Job Description

We’re combining the power of genetic and genomic insights into what causes disease, with the speed and scale of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to make better predictions about who a treatment might work for, and why. We believe this powerful combination of data and technology holds the key to fundamentally transforming medical discovery for the better, improving R&D success rates and shaping how even the most challenging diseases, like neurological conditions and cancer, can be both prevented and treated.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated associate scientist with hands on experience in bacterial fermentation, protein purification, and analytical characterization techniques to join our protein science team. Our protein science team is responsible for generating high quality protein and polysaccharide antigens from different bacterial pathogens to support our vaccine development programs. You will work closely with the members from immunology and molecular biology groups in a highly collaborative environment.

You will have the opportunity to…

Develop and optimize purification protocols for different recombinant proteins (with and without affinity tags) using various chromatographic methods (Affinity, IEX, HIC).

Characterize purity and homogeneity of the purified proteins using various analytical and biophysical tools e.g. analytical SEC, SEC-MALS, DLS, DSF etc.

Independently troubleshoot challenges and come up with novel solutions.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

• BS degree in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology or process science with hands on laboratory experience on optimizing protein purification protocols and scale up.
• Experience in analytical and bio-physical protein characterization techniques like: SEC-MALS, DSF, DLS, etc. will be needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• 1-2 years of work experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech industry for developing protein purification methods will be a plus.
• Strong ability to multi-task and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative and diverse environment as a team player with a strong work ethic.
• Able to maintain written records in the form of laboratory notebooks.

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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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