Scientist, Molecular Biology

Business Introduction

GSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to positively impacting the health of 2.5billion people by the end of the decade through innovative vaccines and medicines. The company’s R&D focuses on immune‑based discoveries and cutting‑edge technologies to transform people’s lives.

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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology or a related field, with at least 4years of laboratory experience, or a PhD with at least 1year 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

• Whole genome analysis experience
• Interest in vaccines, especially protein‑polysaccharide vaccines or related technologies
• 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

For candidates based in Cambridge, MA;
Waltham, MA;
Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for this position ranges from $89,925 to $149,875. The salary reflects the candidate’s skills, experience, education level, and market rate. The role offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in GSK’s 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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