Reference #: 384339
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, Cambridge 300 Technology Square, Stevenage
Posted Date: May 1 2024We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an Investigator in Applied Genetics. The successful candidate will have experience in human genetics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or a related discipline, and will be excited to apply their expertise to the development of new medicines. The Investigator will be responsible for evaluating genetic evidence in support of therapeutic target hypotheses and effectively communicating their results and interpretation to peers and leaders. They will have experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to answer complex scientific questions.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following
Apply expertise in human genetics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or a related discipline to support the development of new medicines.Evaluate genetic evidence to support therapeutic target hypotheses and provide clear and concise communication of results and interpretation to peers and leaders.
Collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to answer complex scientific questions.
Demonstrate initiative in identifying and implementing creative solutions to address challenging scientific questions.
Work with agility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
Participating in project teams with GSK scientists and external collaborators. Be responsible for effective communication of genetic findings, with expert interpretation, to relevant stakeholders and project teams.
Contribute to the developing science of drug target identification and validation, providing scientific expertise to advance science at GSK.Why you?
Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Ph.D in human genetics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or related science/math discipline.
Experience in large-scale population based genetic studies, (e.g., GWAS and WES/WGS approaches.)
Experience evaluating and integrating genetic and genomic data to evaluate strength of causal genetic evidence
Experience with programming/scripting in R or Python
Experience with key genetics databases and resources
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to answer scientific questions.Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Proactive and innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
Passion for advancing the science of drug target identification and validation.
Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex scientific concepts to peers and leadersPlease visit to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.Why GSK?
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