Scientist
- Worthing, West Sussex (GBR)
- £10 - £14 Per Hour
- 6 Months
- Start date: ASAP
- Ref: GSK0JP00087384
- cell line
- manufacturing
- pharmaceutical
- aseptic techniques
Cell Culture Scientist
Up to £14 per hour
Worthing
The Cell Culture Scientist is responsible for carrying out activities associated with the production, development and maintenance of cell cultures within the Worthing manufacturing site.
Key Responsibilities:
· To produce and develop cell lines with increased productivity of a required compound.
· To participate in high throughput screening programme ensuring all activities are performed according to the schedule.
· To identify areas for improvement in the screening programme, conduct experiments to verify improvements and incorporate them into the screen.
· Identify alternative strategies for identifying an improved plant cell line.
· Identify new technologies to improve efficiency of the screen, liaise with suppliers, establish cost benefits and implement where appropriate.
· Ensure all data is recorded in appropriate format. Analyse data using appropriate statistical software and use results to improve the screening programme.
· To interact and liaise with other BESS teams to support delivery of BESS objectives
· To adhere to and help maintain the highest levels of Safety and GLP across the department.
· Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained to an appropriate standard and raise issues as necessary.
· Support other departmental activities (eg Culture Maintenance) as required (only if necessary myLearning curricula have been completed)
About You:
This role would suit a driven and motivated individual who has relevant laboratory experience (eg; good working knowledge/understanding of aseptic techniques), ideally obtained from working in the pharmaceutical industry. You will have a suitable scientific graduate qualification. You should be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail is key to the role.
PLEASE NOTE: The Worthing Site Manufactures Antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position.
CLOSING DATE for applications:
When applying for this role, please use your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role (as outlined in the job requirements above). The information that you have provided will be used to assess your application.
About GSK:
GSK is a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative medicines and brands. Our products are used by millions of people around the world, helping them to do more, feel better and live longer. Employing over 100,000 people globally, we have 71 manufacturing sites around the world. For more information on GSK please refer to our website: www.gsk.com
Basic Qualifications:
· Relevant experience (eg; Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment ideally in the pharmaceutical industry).
