Principal Scientist, Protein Biochemistry

GlaxoSmithKline

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $115,500 to $192,500; bonus/equity: annual b...
High-throughput protein expression
Protein purification pipelines
Biochemical and biophysical characterization
As a Principal Scientist, you will provide deep subject-matter expertise and hands-on leadership in high-throughput protein expression, purification, and biochemical/biophysical characterization, while shaping technical strategy, mentoring scientists, and influencing project direction at the portfolio level

Job Summary

  • As a Principal Scientist, you will provide deep subject-matter expertise and hands-on leadership in high-throughput protein expression, purification, and biochemical/biophysical characterization, while shaping technical strategy, mentoring scientists, and influencing project direction at the portfolio level.
  • You will be expected to use and maintain a scientifically current, state-of-the-art laboratory environment, introduce new methods and protocols related to your area of expertise, and drive improvements in throughput and reproducibility.
  • The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $115,500 to $192,500, with an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.

Matching Summary

As a Principal Scientist, you will provide deep subject-matter expertise and hands-on leadership in high-throughput protein expression, purification, and biochemical/biophysical characterization, while shaping technical strategy, mentoring scientists, and influencing project direction at the portfolio level.

Salary

Base: $115,500 to $192,500; Bonus/Equity: annual bonus and share based long term incentive program; Benefits: health care, insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • high-throughput protein expression
  • protein purification pipelines
  • biochemical and biophysical characterization
  • workflow design and method development
  • scientific independence and critical thinking

Nice-to-have

  • ambitious for patients culture
  • uniting science technology talent
  • multicultural responsibilities
  • mentoring and developing scientists

Key Requirements

  • PhD with 3+ years of experience
  • 3+ years of experience in protein expression
  • 3+ years of experience in protein purification
  • Experience implementing high-throughput and automation-enabled approaches

Work Rights

Not specified

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