Job description
Posted 21 April 2023
Scientist Investigator Job Description
Clinical Microbiology
- Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree (microbiology, molecular biology, immunology or related field) with 3 to 5 years of relevant research experience or a M. Sc. degree with 5 to 7 years of lab experience including experience in one of more of the following: antibacterial susceptibility testing, research and development of antibacterial drugs, antibacterial clinical trials, regulatory submissions, monitoring or conducting antibacterial research and surveillance studies, data analysis, report writing and presentation skills
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail and desire to carry out independent hypothesis generation and testing
- A proactive and highly self-motivated self-starter with strong organizational, analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively individually and in fast-paced team/matrix environments
- Proficient with standard office products including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in industrial setting with research and development experience in the antibacterial field preferred
- Job Description Details:Scientific Investigator position based in the Infectious Disease Research Unit / Clinical Microbiology Team which plays a pivotal role in the progression of GSKs antibiotic franchise and portfolio
- Provide support for data review, interpretation and analysis of microbiology data from Phase 3 clinical trials, including Gram stain, quantitative bacterial culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and molecular characterization of bacterial isolates.
- Provide support for writing and compiling the various clinical microbiology regulatory reports
- Provide support for writing/reviewing microbiology sections of documents required for the registration and/or development of antibiotics
- Working knowledge and expertise in clinical microbiology including CLSI/EUCAST procedures and guidelines and the criteria used in setting antimicrobial breakpoints
- Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines & the microbiology requirements for clinical trials and regulatory submission of antibacterial agents.
- Exemplify all GSK Expectations