Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Aug 7 2023
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with expertise in automating biology, automated liquid handling and high-throughput screening to join the Digital Biology Twin (DTB) laboratory in GSK. DBT has been newly set up to help clinical development for further drug pipelines and to contribute to preclinical development programmes within GSK. The successful candidate will work as part of a team that, by exploiting patient-derived organoids, is developing and implementing cutting-edge cellular, genomic and molecular techniques with a multimodality analytic approach, plus machine learning models which are coupled with paired patient-derived data feedback, to provide mechanistic markers/novel pharmacodynamic readout, improve cancer patient risk stratification as well as to predict future targeted and/or immuno-therapy susceptibilities.
The DBT lab is part of a new Unit (DBT) which has existing functional and strategic linkages with the other units on common Oncology related projects e.g. AI/ML, EMU, Genomic Science (GS), Clinical Imaging (CPEM) and Bio-imaging (IVIVT).
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In this role you will
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Work closely with scientists to develop & optimise assay protocols on automation systems, ensuring optimal efficiency & performance
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Interact with other team members to miniaturise, increase the throughput of protocols and apply automation to methods
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Develop and optimise liquid handling methods
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Support a range of workflows including, but not limited to: organoid cell culture, compound treatment, preparation of samples for endpoint analysis (e.g. Flow cytometry, imaging, NGS)
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Train colleagues to use automation and instrumentation
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Explore new technology and automation solutions
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Work with automation scientists across GSK’s Research organization to share learnings and establish best practices
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Collaborate with KCL scientists within the GSK-KCL Translational Oncology Research Hub, an exclusive research collaboration between GSK and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at KCL.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
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BSc or MSc in Biology (or related) degree
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The candidate will require prior training/expertise in biology and automated liquid handling/automation
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Solid understanding of core competencies involved in operating liquid handling automation
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Attention to detail and good organizational skills
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Good team-working behaviours, interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:
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Experience of developing & optimising complex protocols on liquid handling automation
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Experience in cell culture would be a benefit
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Pharmaceutical industry working background
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Experience writing automated protocols (e.g. on Bravo, Biomek, Tecan)
Closing Date for Applications – Monday 21st August 2023 (COB)
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