At GlaxoSmithKline, scientists in Research and Development are committed to capturing this moment. They bring to it their own very considerable abilities, the resources of a parent company devoted to the scientific enterprise, and the urgency of knowing that their highest purpose is the relief of human suffering. In pursuit of this purpose, they desire to make of GlaxoSmithKline a magnet for others who share their talents, whether as prospective corporate colleagues or as collaborators in industry, academe, and government.
Minimum Requirements:
Robotic Technologies:
Optimization and transfer of cellular assay technologies to high throughput robotic systems
The complete understanding of hardware and software parameters associated with the commercial and custom robotic platforms
Experience in programming commercial laboratory robotic platforms
An understanding of hardware design and material components is a plus
Experience in applications development using VB.NET, VB 6.0 or C++ would be a significantly valued addition
Micro Array technologies and instrumentation
Data analysis technologies and utilization of scientific databases
Assay Development/Drug Discovery
Assay development and optimization for cell based systems leading to medium to high throughput assay processes.
Optimization and development of cell-based assays using different techniques, including various proliferation readouts, luminescence, ELISA and other antibody-driven formats ultimately leading to candidate selection.
Participate in development of novel approaches for analyzing cellular parameters and creation of novel assays
Maintenance and passage of cell lines, transfections and clonal selection
Subcellular and micro array imaging technologies and procedures
Details:
The MMPD Center of Excellence for Drug Discovery (CEDD), department of Oncology Biology, has an exciting opportunity for an exceptionally talented individual at our Collegeville, PA location. The successful candidate will be will be faced with the challenge of working with a multidisciplinary team in the environs of cell biology, laboratory automation and instrumentation software (VB) development, assay development and optimization. This position will require a good working knowledge of cell culture techniques. The ideal candidate will also have a familiarity with data analysis processes and packages including scientific databases. A definite lus?would include software development experience in VB.NET, VB 6.0 or C++.
GlaxoSmithKline is dedicated to an innovative workplace and supports you with career long opportunities and learning. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package designed to attract and retain the very best.
We offer a competitive total compensation package as well as an environment conducive to personal and professional growth.
No agency referrals please.
Developing talent through equality of opportunity, M/F/D/V.
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Glaxosmithkline - Collegeville, PA - Scientist
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 09:07:28 AM
