Scientist, Molecular Biology Full-time

GSK Vaccines Group Scientist

GSK Vaccines Group is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our Preclinical Molecular Biology team in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will work on a variety of vaccine discovery and development programs, with a focus on protein-polysaccharide based vaccines. We value hands-on problem solvers who learn quickly, share knowledge, and take ownership. This role offers strong growth opportunities, meaningful impact for patients, and aligns with GSK's mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing fusion protein expression constructs, cloning, and testing for expression
• Execute assays to evaluate the function of the protein component of protein-polysaccharide vaccine candidates in preclinical studies
• Work collaboratively with vaccine discovery and development teams to execute experiments that support candidate selection and optimization
• Analyze and interpret data, and present results to internal stakeholders
• Maintain a high level of scientific rigor and integrity in experimental design, data analysis, and documentation
• Keep up to date with advances in the field of vaccine development and immunology

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in molecular biology or a related field, with at least 4 years of laboratory experience or a Doctorate of Philosophy with at least 1 year of experience, industry experience a plus
• Experience with cloning and sequencing
• Experience with immunoassays such as BLI, ELISA, immunoblots, and SPR
• Experience with high-throughput protein expression evaluation/purification using liquid handlers, Coomassie gels, protein concentration assays, and DSF
• Experience with automation instruments such as Hamilton, Tecan or Bravo

Preferred Qualification:

• Whole genome analysis preferred
• Interest in vaccines, especially protein-polysaccharide vaccines or related technologies, is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw conclusions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present scientific findings to internal stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative matrix team environment