Winter Co-op/Bioanalysis
Department Description:
As a Co-op Student in Biomarker and Bioanalytical Platforms, you will play a key role in providing biomarker and bioanalytical assay solutions to advance precision medicine. You will work closely with cross-functional teams on the generation, characterization, and troubleshooting of critical reagents for clinical PK, immunogenicity, and biomarker assays.
Jo Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated graduate student to join the Critical Reagent Group as a Co-Op to generate reagents for bioanalytical assays to support clinical studies, to characterize and qualify critical reagents, and to explore new strategies and processes for biomarker reagent screening.
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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
Minimum Qualifications:
Pursuing an MS or PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
- Knowledge of protein purification and conjugation.
- Knowledge of protein characterization and protein/ligand binding.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6-month assignment (January ~ June 2025).
- Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in protein purification and characterization is preferred
- Hands-on experience in protein conjugation is preferred
- Hands-on experience in protein/ligand binding assays is preferred
- Knowledge on automation script writing and computer programming is a plus
Benefits:
- While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position.
- GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.
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Eligibility Requirements:
- Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.
- If your skillsets are a match for this role, you will be contacted by our recruitment team with next steps to complete our internal World of GSK Assessment.
- Please note, you must receive a passing score to move forward in the interview process. Once your assessment is complete, a recruiter will review your results and be in touch with next steps.