Site Name: UK - West Sussex - Worthing Posted Date: Oct 1 2024 Strain Improvement Microbiologist – 6-8 Months Fixed Term Contract Closing Date for Applications – 15th October (COB) This is a site-based role at Worthing. We are looking to recruit a microbiologist to join our Strain Improvement team in the BioProcess Science group based on the Worthing site. As part of this team, you will be involved in mutating microbes, namely fungi and Streptomyces sp., and screening mutants using high-throughput methodologies and shake flask fermentations to isolate strains with improved characteristics. As such, we are seeking individuals with hands-on experience in microbiological and aseptic techniques. You will have a proven track record in working as part of a team and have an eye for detail. We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work. Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK In this role you will: To participate in the high throughput screening programme ensuring all activities are performed according to the schedule. To identify areas for improvement in microbial screening programme, conduct experiments to verify improvements and incorporate them into the screen. Ensure all data is recorded in appropriate format. Analyse data using appropriate statistical software and use results to improve the screening programme. Communicate clearly and present work and ideas regularly at internal meetings. To adhere to and help maintain the highest levels of Safety and Good Laboratory Practise (GLP) across the department. Why you? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Graduate qualification in Microbiology / a Life Sciences subject, or a number of years of practical experience in an industrial setting. Understanding and experience of using aseptic techniques. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Experience in an industrial setting working with microorganisms. Experience presenting your work. About Worthing Manufacturing Site: Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position. 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only). We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. 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