Associate Scientist, Formulations Full-time

Associate Scientist, Formulations

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.

We believe the Greater Boston area is an important hub for the biotech and pharma industry, which is why we've invested in growing our footprint and expanding our R&D space in Cambridge, with a primary focus on additional state-of-the-art lab space. Here, we will bring together talent and expertise, building upon GSK's long history of vaccine development, to create globally leading viral capabilities and cutting-edge vaccines technologies, as we add to our robust portfolio targeting infectious diseases at every stage of life.

This Associate Scientist role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to advancing vaccine development at every stage. As an Associate Scientist, you will be pivotal in supporting the design and execution of scientific studies for technical programs at the discovery and early development stages. This is a laboratory-based position where you will perform activities essential for career progression and for the comprehensive understanding of vaccine formulation and process development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage collaboratively in the design, preparation, and execution of scientific studies, ensuring alignment with evolving technical program goals.
• Provide formulation support for various early development activities as well as pre-clinical discovery programs by generating and analyzing data under limited direction.
• Work closely with scientific staff to generate insightful interpretations and innovative approaches for discovery and pre-development projects.
• Employ scientific knowledge and experience to influence and enhance technical decisions and processes within concurrent projects.
• Lead small project teams or established processes while functioning effectively as a core team member, contributing to a culture of innovation and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with scientific staff to refine methodologies, solve complex challenges, and explore new perspectives on established solutions.
• Train and guide junior team members on equipment operation, data analysis, and other project-related activities.
• Prepare, present, and defend scientific data within Technical R&D meetings and contribute to internal discussions within your specialty area.
• Assist in writing technical protocols and reports to support various development stages, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams across R&D functions to ensure cohesive progression of project-related work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field.
• Six or more months experience in relevant scientific roles, with a focus in the biopharmaceutical/vaccine development process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field with 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with lipid nanoparticles, nucleic acids, and/or adjuvants.
• Experience with automation, liquid handler use and scripting.
• Experience with large scale mRNA LNP manufacturing processes (mixing processes, TFF, filtration etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and take scientific direction effectively from senior scientists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English.

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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.