Team Leader (Biological Mass Spectrometry)

Job title:

Team Leader (Biological Mass Spectrometry)

Company

GlaxoSmithKline

Job description

We are looking for a highly capable mass spectrometrist to manage our team at the GSK site at our UK R&D hub at Stevenage (Hertfordshire, UK). The team sits within our Discovery Biology department and provides proteomics and mass spectrometry expertise across GSK’s global Research and Drug Discovery (R&D) functions. The Biological MS group uses world-class expertise coupled with state-of-the-art technologies to explore target biology, discover and profile new molecules and understand the impact of these molecules in living systems.As Team Lead you will join GSK’s Discovery Biology department to manage the Biological Mass Spectrometry group (of circa 4 direct reports). The team of scientists apply mass spectrometry-based capabilities in support of biology, chemical biology, and biochemistry across the global discovery network.Key Responsibilities (include)..,Managing the Biological MS team (in the UK) to deliver decision making data at pace to support programs in Discovery.Managing site specific and global collaborative efforts to evaluate and implement new capabilities and technologies.Act as subject matter expert (SME) representing Discovery Biology in discussions with project teams and therapeutic area and platform technology scientists.Act as a liaison to US Biological MS and Discovery Biology teams.Provide leadership through effective feedback, coaching, mentoring, and training to influence cultural change to deliver the strategic priorities. This includes creating an environment that stimulates, develops, and promotes the scientific and career development of others.Location: Please note that this position is located at our UK R&D hub at Stevenage (Hertfordshire).About You:The successful applicant must have an in-depth practical and theoretical understanding of mass spectrometry and how it can be applied in cell biology and biochemistry. You will think creatively to answer complex scientific questions, as well as have strong interpersonal skill suited to developing a team (who will be working in a complex interdisciplinary matrix environment). You will be resilient, with a proven ability to deliver and solve problems. A strong strategic and continuous improvement mindset is a pre-requisite for the role.CLOSING DATE for applications: Monday 16th of September 2024 (COB).Basic Qualifications:Relevant scientific qualifications and experience (eg; post graduate experience applying mass spectrometry to address basic and applied questions in biology).Knowledge / expertise of design and execution of isotope encoded or label-free quantitative proteomics experiments (including use of informatics pipelines to process and interpret large data sets).Team or matrix lead (experience) in a collaborative scientific environment.Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge cell biology wet lab protocols.Familiarization with computational biology applications for differential expression and pathway enrichment analysis.Benefits:GSK offers a range of benefits to its employees, which include, but are not limited to:Competitive base SalaryAnnual bonus based on company performanceOpportunities to partake in on-the-job training coursesOpportunities for support for professional development and chartership (accreditations and professional bodies)Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmesEmployee recognition programmesIf you would like to learn more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage .Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. 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Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:37:30 GMT

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