Graduate Scientist

Job description

Basic qualifications:

• BSc/Masters in Immunology, Biomedical/Biological science or Pharmacology
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry or biotech preferred
• Poven knowledge of innate immunity/immunology/complement biology/assay development
• Capable of working in a team and possess good balance of creative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintains a disciplined approach, ensuring a relentless focus on quality, compliance, scientific rigour and operational excellence
• Able to consider the bigger picture while also maintaining an appropriate attention to detail
• Can communicate complete and accurate information while maintaining confidentiality

Preferred qualifications:

NA

Details:

Capitalising on outstanding recent scientific and clinical progress in the field, the ImmunoInflammation therapy area at GSK is a place where innovation is a mindset. Our teams of scientists including chemists, biologists and physicians share a common sense of purpose to develop drugs that take disease into remission and to ultimately find cures. At GSK we are investing in cures for common, niche and rare diseases and are moving away from traditional clinical trials to pioneer transformational medicine. Immuno-inflammation at GSK is a pioneering therapy area in which scientists enjoy freedom to push back the boundaries of knowledge within a collegiate atmosphere where everyone shares a common goal to make life better for patients.

Within the Immuno-inflammation Therapy Area, we are seeking highly motivated and experienced scientists to join the Cytokine, Chemokine and Complement Discovery Performance Unit (C3 DPU). This DPU provides an integrated focus for GSK in cytokines, chemokines and the complement system with a balanced portfolio of early stage drug discovery in the field of complement and clinical development programs targeting cytokine and chemokine biology.

We have open positions for discovery scientists and a team leader..

We are looking for talented individuals to help drive the C3 DPU early discovery programs. In particular, the successful candidate will have proven experience in one or more of the following research areas:
• Complement biology
• Immunology
• Flow cytometry
• Cell biology and cell signaling
• Molecular biology
• Biochemistry
• Assay development

We are looking for talented individuals to help drive the C3 DPU early discovery programs. In particular, the successful candidate will have proven experience in one or more of the following research areas:
• Complement biology
• Immunology
• Flow cytometry
• Cell biology and cell signaling
• Molecular biology
• Biochemistry
• Assay development

Key responsibilities:
1. Be responsible for developing assays to support early drug (both biologics and small molecule programs) discovery research e.g. target validation, lead optimisation etc.
2. Work closely with program leader to ensure appropriate data is generated and have accountability for data analysis and interpretation
3. Representation of the DPU, Therapy Area and Company by presenting at internal and external meetings.

Closing date for applications: 3rd December 2015

When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the on-line application to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above.
The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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