GSK · 7 hours ago
Principal Scientist, Genomic Technologies
USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $202K/yrGSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to advance healthcare. They are seeking a Principal Scientist in Genomic Technologies to lead innovative research in genetics and genomics, influencing R&D portfolio decisions through advanced analytical methods and collaborative efforts.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Generate large-scale analysis outputs, and/or implement state-of-the-art tools for dynamically analysing, interpreting, and visualizing genetic and genomic data
Evaluate, improve, test, and develop production implementations of best-in-class methods for analysis of genetics and genomics data, in collaboration with scientists in Translational Sciences, Biostatistics, Data Automation and Predictive Sciences, or/and AI/ML teams
Collaborate with partners across TSci, in experimental Target Discovery, and in GSK disease area Research Units, to influence portfolio and pipeline decisions
Stay informed about recent research in the field and considering its potential for application within GSK
Contribute to a culture of innovation, quality, and willingness to learn and improve
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
Experience with genetic, genomic, epigenomic, or experimental/functional genomic data, and with state-of-the-art methods for data analysis and interpretation
Excellent programming skills in R or/and python, and application of techniques in reproducible research, literate programming, FAIR data principles, or software development
Experience of evaluating, improving, testing, and/or developing methods for analysis and interpretation of large-scale genetics or genomics data
Strong communication and team-working skills
Preferred
Experience with machine learning and/or advanced statistical methods
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on complex and impactful projects
Experience with integrating information across multiple genetic, genomic, epigenomic, or experimental/functional genomic data types
Experience with analysis of very large datasets using distributed or cloud computing technologies (e.g. SQL, PySpark, BigQuery, Docker, Nextflow)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Annual bonus based on company performance
Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
Pension plan membership
Shares and savings programme
Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Company
GSK
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.51MKey Investors
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2021-03-02Grant· $18M
2020-09-23Grant· $7.51M
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Julie Brown
CFO
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