Job ID: WD95353
Job date: 2017-02-12
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Company : GlaxoSmithKline Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-02-12
End Date:
Company : GlaxoSmithKline Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
Specifically, we are seeking a computational, modeling or informatics scientist with knowledge of active learning, multi-parameter optimization, chem- and bio- informatics, data visualization and software development to join this new Innovation team. The successful individual will be responsible for drawing upon experience and collaborating with internal experts to identify and develop the algorithms that will drive an intelligent, automated drug discovery platform. In these uncharted territories, this individual will need to be inquisitive, creative and bold. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement computational algorithms to enable Intelligent drug discovery automation. • Interface computational algorithms with automation control software, internal data sources, compute servers and inventory systems. • Design and build user interfaces to the automated platforms as required. • Be the point of contact for computational support of drug discovery program teams that are utilizing team-derived automation platforms. • Continuously collaborate with internal experts to understand the needs of Discovery scientists for the purpose of building new or refining existing intelligent automation platforms. • Independently author scientific papers and presentations, and help represent the team and GlaxoSmithKline at internal and external scientific meetings. Basic qualifications: • PhD in mathematics or a computational science with 0-7 years postgraduate experience or a Masters in the same with 5- 10 years postgraduate experience, with a focus on machine learning, statistics and/or chem- or bio- informatics. • Demonstrated expertise in developing and using machine learning and predictive modeling methods. • Experience or at least significant knowledge of multi-parametric optimization methods. • Proficient in one or more programming or scripting languages used in machine learning and predictive modeling, and competence in working in multiple computational environments (Linux/Unix/PC). • Ability to design or assess hardware and network requirements for a computational effort or scientific lab. • Demonstrated ability to influence peers and stakeholders at all levels. • Significant comfort with challenging the status quo. Preferred qualifications: • Experience with software design and graphical user interfaces. • Experience in instrument or robotic control.
Additional Info:
Are you inquisitive? Creative? Bold? GlaxoSmithKline is a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative products in the areas of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare, and we need individuals like you to join us in disrupting Healthcare. Together, with a newly formed team of diverse and multi-disciplinary scientists, you will help us create new Intelligent and Automated platforms that will help the company rapidly discover and develop novel medicines to help patients do more, feel better and live longer. Contact information: You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK HR Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, 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. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Specifically, we are seeking a computational, modeling or informatics scientist with knowledge of active learning, multi-parameter optimization, chem- and bio- informatics, data visualization and software development to join this new Innovation team. The successful individual will be responsible for drawing upon experience and collaborating with internal experts to identify and develop the algorithms that will drive an intelligent, automated drug discovery platform. In these uncharted territories, this individual will need to be inquisitive, creative and bold. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement computational algorithms to enable Intelligent drug discovery automation. • Interface computational algorithms with automation control software, internal data sources, compute servers and inventory systems. • Design and build user interfaces to the automated platforms as required. • Be the point of contact for computational support of drug discovery program teams that are utilizing team-derived automation platforms. • Continuously collaborate with internal experts to understand the needs of Discovery scientists for the purpose of building new or refining existing intelligent automation platforms. • Independently author scientific papers and presentations, and help represent the team and GlaxoSmithKline at internal and external scientific meetings. Basic qualifications: • PhD in mathematics or a computational science with 0-7 years postgraduate experience or a Masters in the same with 5- 10 years postgraduate experience, with a focus on machine learning, statistics and/or chem- or bio- informatics. • Demonstrated expertise in developing and using machine learning and predictive modeling methods. • Experience or at least significant knowledge of multi-parametric optimization methods. • Proficient in one or more programming or scripting languages used in machine learning and predictive modeling, and competence in working in multiple computational environments (Linux/Unix/PC). • Ability to design or assess hardware and network requirements for a computational effort or scientific lab. • Demonstrated ability to influence peers and stakeholders at all levels. • Significant comfort with challenging the status quo. Preferred qualifications: • Experience with software design and graphical user interfaces. • Experience in instrument or robotic control.
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Are you inquisitive? Creative? Bold? GlaxoSmithKline is a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative products in the areas of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare, and we need individuals like you to join us in disrupting Healthcare. Together, with a newly formed team of diverse and multi-disciplinary scientists, you will help us create new Intelligent and Automated platforms that will help the company rapidly discover and develop novel medicines to help patients do more, feel better and live longer. Contact information: You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK HR Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, 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. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]