GSK
Principal Scientist, GSK Vaccines – Virology
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. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease.
Key Responsibilities
Apply virology and molecular biology expertise to the design and development of GSK vaccine projects.
Perform multiple immunology assays including FACS and ligand‑based assays.
Implement new technologies to help drive vaccine development.
Provide scientific expertise in the areas of virus latency and reactivation and develop assays to evaluate those phases.
Provide effective and inspiring leadership with an enterprise mindset, ensuring support to professional development and qualification of staff.
Possess strong scientific leadership to enable collaboration with key scientific internal and external stakeholders.
Publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
Supervise students and junior lab personnel as needed.
Basic Qualifications
PhD degree in life sciences with at least 3 years of experience in a related biotechnology field, or a Masters degree with at least 5 years of experience in a related biotechnology field.
Three or more years of experience in virology, preferably with experience with multiple viruses and those that undergo latent and reactivation phases.
Three or more years of experience with a wide array of molecular biology and immunology techniques, including FACS and ligand‑based assays.
Preferred Qualifications
Quantitative viral outgrowth assays.
Virus reverse genetics systems.
Biosafety Level 2+ experience.
Involvement in or collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry.
Working with large project teams in a matrix environment.
Excellent communication abilities to effectively articulate complex scientific data.
Basic skills in statistical analysis.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
To be successful in the role, this person must:
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge in immunology and cellular biology as it applies to vaccines or related field.
Have practical knowledge in a wide variety of immunology techniques, cell culture, and working with human biological samples.
Demonstrate willingness to spend 75% of one’s time in the research laboratory.
Have the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data to determine next steps.
Be a self‑starter able to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Possess a good balance of creativity and analytical thinking faculties.
Display an ability to be productive and successful in an intense work environment.
Work effectively and cheerfully as a team player.
Salary and Benefits
Annual base salary for new hires ranges $113,025 to $188,375, depending on location within the US market.
Position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program.
Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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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. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease.
Key Responsibilities
Apply virology and molecular biology expertise to the design and development of GSK vaccine projects.
Perform multiple immunology assays including FACS and ligand‑based assays.
Implement new technologies to help drive vaccine development.
Provide scientific expertise in the areas of virus latency and reactivation and develop assays to evaluate those phases.
Provide effective and inspiring leadership with an enterprise mindset, ensuring support to professional development and qualification of staff.
Possess strong scientific leadership to enable collaboration with key scientific internal and external stakeholders.
Publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
Supervise students and junior lab personnel as needed.
Basic Qualifications
PhD degree in life sciences with at least 3 years of experience in a related biotechnology field, or a Masters degree with at least 5 years of experience in a related biotechnology field.
Three or more years of experience in virology, preferably with experience with multiple viruses and those that undergo latent and reactivation phases.
Three or more years of experience with a wide array of molecular biology and immunology techniques, including FACS and ligand‑based assays.
Preferred Qualifications
Quantitative viral outgrowth assays.
Virus reverse genetics systems.
Biosafety Level 2+ experience.
Involvement in or collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry.
Working with large project teams in a matrix environment.
Excellent communication abilities to effectively articulate complex scientific data.
Basic skills in statistical analysis.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
To be successful in the role, this person must:
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge in immunology and cellular biology as it applies to vaccines or related field.
Have practical knowledge in a wide variety of immunology techniques, cell culture, and working with human biological samples.
Demonstrate willingness to spend 75% of one’s time in the research laboratory.
Have the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data to determine next steps.
Be a self‑starter able to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Possess a good balance of creativity and analytical thinking faculties.
Display an ability to be productive and successful in an intense work environment.
Work effectively and cheerfully as a team player.
Salary and Benefits
Annual base salary for new hires ranges $113,025 to $188,375, depending on location within the US market.
Position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program.
Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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