Scientist/Sr. Scientist - Bioassay Development, Validation and Tech Transfer

About the role

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting‑edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. The Extended Characterization group of the Analytical Development Department within the Drug Development and Supply organization has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Scientist/Senior Scientist to join our Bioassay team. This lab‑based position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the development, automation, validation, and tech transfer of cell‑based potency methods, which are vital to drug development and manufacturing processes. By joining our team, you will play a key role in delivering new medicines to patients while advancing your career in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate cell‑based bioassays used for characterization,Participate in early/late‑phase validation and method transfer activities to commercial testing laboratories
• Provide scientific input on method development with a focus on MOA (Mechanism of Action) functional mechanisms
• Collaborate with biology SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to establish cell‑based methods suitable for GMP settings
• Ensure laboratory compliance with regulatory standards, data integrity, safety and quality standards consistent with company policies
• Identify and address compliance issues in experiments and lab protocols
• Independently conduct and manage experiments with increasing complexity
• Design, execute and accurately record experimental data
• Identify and troubleshoot problems during experiments, proposing solutions based on data and contributing to process improvements
• Collaborate with data science and automation teams
• Foster and maintain good relationships both within and outside of Analytical Development department

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Biology, Biological Science or Molecular Biology with ≥ 2 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with ≥ 5 years of experience in performing or developing cell‑based potency methods in an academic institution, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry