Principal Scientist, Protein Biochemistry

GlaxoSmithKline

Cambridge, MA, US
Base: $115,500 to $192,500; bonus/equity: annual b...
Phd in biochemistry or related field
3+ years protein expression experience
3+ years protein purification expertise
The role involves providing deep subject-matter expertise and hands-on leadership in high-throughput protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization to support vaccine initiatives

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing deep subject-matter expertise and hands-on leadership in high-throughput protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization to support vaccine initiatives.
  • Candidates will be expected to identify opportunities for automation, drive improvements in throughput and reproducibility, and ensure experimental data is captured in a structured, reusable way.
  • This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $115,500 to $192,500 depending on location, along with eligibility for an annual bonus and share-based long-term incentive programs.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing deep subject-matter expertise and hands-on leadership in high-throughput protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization to support vaccine initiatives.

Salary

Base: $115,500 to $192,500; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and share-based long term incentive program; Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in biochemistry or related field
  • 3+ years protein expression experience
  • 3+ years protein purification expertise
  • High-throughput workflow implementation
  • Advanced biophysical characterization skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with automated laboratory workflows
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strategic technical influence
  • Innovation in method development

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required
  • Minimum 3 years of industrial research experience
  • Demonstrated ability to define complex multi-step experimental strategies
  • Experience with plate-based sample prep and liquid handling
  • Knowledge of mass photometry, MS, DSC, ITC, BLI, SPR

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