Scientist, Immunology Maps Jobs

Site Name: Cambridge Binney Street
Posted Date: Jul 18 2023
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.
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…

• Testing of pre-clinical study samples from multiple animal models covering multiple Discovery Performance Units (DPUs).
• Embedding of innovative cell analysis platforms into the department.
• You will contribute to on-going efforts in investigating biology/analytical platforms.
• Be responsible for developing cell assays.
• Engagement with Clinical Research Organization (CRO) partners to deliver key pre-clinical and clinical data.
• Testing of pre-clinical study samples.
• Expand knowledge of complex industry analysis software to enable discovery modernization.
• Deliver, interpret and communicate complex scientific data to project/program teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of immunological assays, such as ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell-based assays, to evaluate the immune responses induced by vaccine candidates.
• Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records. Ensure compliance with GSK's quality standards, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data with accuracy and attention to detail. Present findings to the project team and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports.
• Work collaboratively with the MAPS vaccine discovery and development teams to design and interpret experiments to support candidate selection and optimization.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a positive team environment.

Why you?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BSc in Immunology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in related lab experience (academic or industry).

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

• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills in immunological techniques, including ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell-based assays.
• A combination of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Master's Degree preferred with 1 year experience in related lab experience.
• Proficiency with data analysis software (GraphPad, FlowJo, JMP) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of vaccine development principles and preclinical research is preferred.

Why GSK?
Our values and expectations are 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:

• Sustaining energy and well-being.
• Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
• Operating at pace and agile decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.
• Budgeting and cost-consciousness.
• Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.
• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.

#LI*GSK
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