High Throughput Automation Scientist

Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking automation implementation to support the development, evaluation, and optimisation of drug products ? GlaxoSmithKline R&D has committed to increase the use of automation. The ten-year vision of automation is where implementation will; * Free the hands of our scientists, releasing energy to make on better-informed decisions * Drive the reduction of attrition, by maximising our knowledge and capabilities, deliver more robust workflows and increase quality As part of this strategy, Product Development & Supply has created multi-million dollar core-testing facility. This team will actively drive change in how automation is applied to daily decision making. The High Throughput Automation Team Member role will ensure that current and future automation is appropriately used to deliver value to GSK projects. Accordingly, this person will implement innovative automated platforms and workflows in collaboration with Product Development & Supply functions based in the US and UK. As such, the purpose of the role is to: * Successfully utilize the Automation assets for rapid screening and/or development in order to reduce design selection risks and enhance product design across all phases of development. * Develop appropriate automation protocols to meet the needs of the analysts, chemists, engineers and formulators across Product Development & Supply. * Represent the PD&S Automation department for the evaluation of innovative automation platforms and development of robust automation workflows to increase the quality and quantity of science done by Product Development & Supply. Key Responsibilities: * Working in a matrix team, develop appropriate automation protocols to meet the needs of the analysts, chemists, engineers and formulators in Product Development and Supply. * Conduct automated experiments, exploring both the physical properties of materials, excipients of pharmaceutical relevance and chemical reactions of synthetic intermediates * Participate on multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement development strategies according to project timelines. * Organize, evaluate, and present data in an effective and scientific manner * Contribute to the development of new automation approaches and knowledge within the global Automation organization. * Collaborate proactively with the analytical lines to identify standard analytical work packages and d the use of automation so that it becomes the standard work practice for certain activities * Collate and feedback issues, new ideas, improvements to the wider APPM group. * Ensure the local capability to rapidly leverage existing laboratory automation in order to dramatically reduce the time to address design selection issues with drug development. * Perform research and leadership in the development and implementation of innovative automation platforms and workflow solutions. * Identify and recommend processes and technologies that achieve more efficient and cost-effective data and knowledge management * Ensure compliance with all quality and data integrity regulations. * In partnership with Product Development and Supply department members, progress projects for Automation laboratories use and follow-up with project teams to define work plan and schedule. * Conduct high throughput experiments, exploring both the physical properties of materials, excipients of pharmaceutical relevance and chemical reactions of synthetic intermediates * Write protocols for new automation workflows using Freeslate LEA Library Studio and Automation Studio * Contribute to the ongoing development of themselves and their colleagues Closing Date for Applications:24th June 2020 Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. *LI-GSK Why You? Basic Qualifications: * A BS in chemistry /engineering/biology or related scientific field. * Demonstrated experience working in an experimental laboratory environment, mechanical aptitude for equipment setup, troubleshooting and repair. * Abili