GSK · 11 hours ago
Principal Scientist (Renal Disease)
Collegeville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expGSK is a global biopharma company aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. As a Principal Scientist in the Biology Unit focused on Renal Disease, you will design and perform validation and translational assays to support drug discovery efforts.
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Responsibilities
Design and execute laboratory experiments to advance scientific understanding and support drug discovery in renal disease
Support identification and validation of new targets and development of translational assays
Apply expertise in multiple capabilities such as ELISA/MSD, Western/JESS, flow cytometry, gene/protein expression analysis, proteomics, and other omics platforms
Troubleshoot assays effectively and develop alternative approaches when necessary, working closely with preclinical statistics and other relevant teams to ensure robust study design
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in alignment with data integrity expectations and ensure compliance with all relevant protocols and safety guidelines
Qualification
Required
M.S. + 5 or more years of experience or PhD +3 or more years of experience within a scientific discipline (preferably renal or related field) with relevant laboratory experience
Three or more years of experience with handling of primary human cells and laboratory techniques such as immunoassays (ELISA, MSD), qPCR, multi-color flow cytometry, and gene expression analysis
Preferred
One or more years of experience in Renal disease
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to critically analyze scientific data
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present scientific findings to multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders in a balanced, clear, and precise manner
Proven ability to balance priorities across multiple objectives, meeting timelines while maintaining attention to detail and high-performance standards
Able to independently define strategic approach to tackle specific project or department goals
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Resourcefulness to access cutting-edge technologies, tools, reagents, biosamples, biomarker expertise, and research capabilities
Company
GSK
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.51MKey Investors
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2021-03-02Grant· $18M
2020-09-23Grant· $7.51M
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