Senior Scientist, Upstream Processing
GSK
Summary
Join us as a Senior Scientist, Upstream Processing and play a key role in advancing scientific research that makes a real difference. You will work closely with diverse teams to design, carry out, and analyze experiments. Your insights will help shape innovative solutions that align with our mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Job description
This role is located in Upper Merion, PA and requires working on-site. Hybrid or remote work options are not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the manufacture of clinical supply of investigational biopharmaceutical molecules, including hands-on cGMP large scale cell culture for use in early phase clinical trials
- Leads or works on projects and assignments where independent action and a high degree of initiative and knowledge are required for execution or to provide recommendations
- Supports the technology transfer process through active participation in ensuring that new processes fit and execute consistently
- Troubleshoots problems in the execution of processing activities; proactively assesses options and impact and takes action to rectify or communicate to appropriate decision makers
- Identifies process improvement opportunities with impact on safety, compliance, and efficiency/cost
- Maintains and performs compliance checks for documentation in logs, media forms, batch records, and electronic systems in accordance with company policy and legal requirements
- Strives for Right First Time in the manufacture of investigational material through attention, focus, planning, and adherence to procedural and regulatory expectations
Basic Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or other engineering or scientific field
- A minimum of 3 years of direct GMP manufacturing experience or upstream processing experience in a biotechnology manufacturing facility or Pilot Plant
Preferred Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and communicates well both verbally and through written communications
- Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers
- Thorough knowledge of routine laboratory/plant equipment and demonstrates high level of technical expertise with working familiarity with several methods, techniques, laboratory procedures and processes
- Possess in-depth knowledge of how to analyze and interpret experimental/process data
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or other engineering or scientific field
- A minimum of 3 years of direct GMP manufacturing experience or upstream processing experience in a biotechnology manufacturing facility or Pilot Plant
- Thorough knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations
- Good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of routine laboratory/plant equipment and technical expertise
- In-depth knowledge of analyzing and interpreting experimental/process data
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Healthcare Programs
- Wellbeing Programs
- Pension Plan
- Shares & Savings Programme
Company overview
GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.