Automation Investigator Jobs

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence
Posted Date: May 12 2023
The Automation Investigator will lead automation support for formulation screening activities in biologics drug product development. The individual will work collaboratively with the drug product, analytical and statistics leads to design and coordinate the execution of biologics formulation screening studies. The individual will review, analyze, and discuss results and conclusions both orally and in writing to stakeholders. The individual in this role will maintain accurate, complete laboratory records, and assist in preparation and review of SOPs and regulatory documentation, as appropriate. The individual will author and contribute to external scientific publications and presentations. In addition, the person in this role will support matrix activities to develop automated workflows for drug product formulation and process development. This will involve scoping requirements from drug product leads and lab scientists, and translating those requirements, with the help of the automation team, into automated workflows that perform consistently and reproducibly. The individual will lead training of scientists in the developed workflows and embedding them into drug product development. The individual will also participate in a matrix team and provide their expertise and knowledge to support crafting the long-term automation strategy, both for biologics and small molecule steriles, being developed within drug product development.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated familiarity with formulation and process development related to biologics drug product development
• BS and minimum of 7 years or MS and minimum of 5 years or Ph.D. and 0-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Why you?
Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with efficient data handling and management in a laboratory setting
• A demonstrated record of laboratory experimentation, scientific accomplishment, publications and/or presentations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both as a team member and a technical lead
• Deep understanding of formulation and process development related to biologics drug product development
• Understands statistical principles and its use in experimentation
• Knowledge of analytical techniques used for biologics formulation screening including low-volume high throughput assays
• Familiarity with the development section of the CMC dossier for regulatory submissions
• Well versed with the application of automation such as liquid handlers and modern laboratory equipment
• Also familiar with sterile small molecule formulation development

Why GSK?
At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Health, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we’re making the biggest 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 is ambitious 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
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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.
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