Scientist, Global Discovery Support and New Technologies

-BS, MS or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with 5-7 years(BS), 3-5 years (MS) or 0 -3 (Ph.D.) of laboratory research experience.

-Hands-on responsibilities will include formulation development of novel nucleic acid vaccine formulations and delivery systems

-Able to work independently and take scientific direction from senior scientists

-Excellent communication and presentation skills are required

Preferred qualifications:

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Details:

We are looking for a motivated research scientist dedicated to the formulation development for novel vaccine drug products. Experience with vaccine adjuvants, nucleic acids , liposomes and nanoparticles are helpful. This a bench scientist position and the incumbent is expected to have hands on expertise in early formulation of adjuvant and RNA based vaccine drug products. Prior experience with initiation of stability studies and DoE by QbD is preferred. An understanding of ICH Guidelines, cGMP and FDA is desired. He/She will be responsible for supporting in vivo proof of concept studies, transfer of formulations in to late-stage development, and expected to write SOPs and drug product technical reports. This position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Scientific Accountabilities:

Expertise in formulation development of vaccine drug product formulations

Design and execution of stability studies

Understanding of formulations for nucleic acids

Support in vivo proof-of-concept studies

Accountabilities & Responsibilities, Decision Making:

Contributes information as requested

Ensures accuracy of information provided

Ensures timely sharing of information

Follow established Health, Safety and the Environment policies. Actively participate in training, hazard identification and other HS&E programs. Stop the operation if it is unsafe or is out of compliance and report it immediately to management.

Impact on Science, Research and Strategy:

Understands data collection and reporting in area of responsibility

Demonstrates knowledge of the key research activities and basic regulations

Takes major responsibility (with some supervision) for the data, results, discussion and conclusion of the assigned studies

Contributes to scientific discussions and effectively reports content of discussions (e.g. presentations, publications)

Know-how of Science and Research:

Implements new processes with minimal bureaucracy and a focus on efficiency

Performs tasks (with some supervision), where the level of observational detail and accuracy required is exceptional and consequences of mistakes can be serious

Understands function operating procedures and/or internal policies required to maintain quality standards and to protect GSK’s intellectual property

Reviews and/or authors laboratory journals

Collaboration and Organizational Know-How:

Contributes as a team member

Contact information:

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