Upstream Scientist

GSK is currently looking for a Process Development Upstream Scientist to join our team in Rockville, MD. In this role you’ll be involved in all aspects of the development of cell culture processes for the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals including initial process screening, optimization and characterization, validation, scale-up and tech transfer to internal or external manufacturing partners.Key Responsibilities:Perform bench/pilot-scale laboratory experiments to develop, characterize and/or validate cell culture processes for production of biopharmaceuticals.Compile, analyze and communicate experimental results.Describe experimental results in the form of written reports and presentations.Work seamlessly within a team.Laboratory duties as required.Learn to independently design experiments and understand the rationale for experimental design.Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:BS/BA Degree in scientific discipline.Laboratory experience.Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Industrial experience in developing cell culture and microbial fermentation manufacturing processes for the production of biopharmaceuticals, in an internship or Co-op position is preferred.Demonstrated record of scientific achievement and a basic knowledge of cellular physiology and/or general engineering principles pertaining to bioreactors.Highly motivated self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a matrix team environment.Basic understanding of manufacturing processes for biopharmaceuticals.Basic knowledge of statistical science/analysis is highly desired.Hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably with cell culture or culturing microbial or animal cells is desired.Hands-on experience in process characterization and process development activities and working with small scale bioreactors is recommended but not required.Thorough knowledge of the workings of large-scale bioreactors, especially aspects concerning mass transfer and mixing times is desired.

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