Investigator - Particle Size, XRPD, and Combination Injection Device Analysis

GSK USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Updated 22 August 2026
PharmaClinical Research

Job description

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more: Our approach to R&D Role Summary As an Investigator – Particle Size, XRPD, and Combination Injection Device Analysis, you will work within matrix teams to design and perform particle and device testing, applying and integrating results from a range of analytical methods and advanced mechanical testing equipment. This role focuses on developing and delivering robust testing procedures and data assessments that enable the selection and refinement of the next generation of GSK parenteral medicines and drug-device combination products. You will play a key role in ensuring that optimal combination injection device solutions are provided to patients through your expertise in injection device analytics, while working in compliance with GSK policies and applicable regulatory and quality standards. Responsibilities include: This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Building and maintaining your expertise in particle science and device testing to help drive innovation and efficiency in analytical development activities. Performing and guiding cGMP analytical laboratory experiments and technical analyses to support device and formulation selection and development, including analyses to support release and stability of drug substance, drug product, and combination products. Executing and/or supervising the execution of method validation experiments for particle characterization and autoinjector analytical methodologies in accordance with regulatory standards and Quality by Design ( QbD ) principles. Participating in cGMP analytical method transfers from R&D to commercial quality control laboratories. Independently writing and editing sections for patents or regulatory submissions, and authoring scientific papers and internal reports. Documenting laboratory work in accordance with cGxP expectations, GSK company policies, and legal requirements. Reviewing experiments, analytical methods, method validation protocols and reports, stability protocols, and other technical documents for scientific quality and compliance. Performing data management tasks, including effective recording of results in electronic laboratory notebooks or other approved systems (e.g., tabulating and graphing results). Providing input into, and where appropriate leading, troubleshooting and problem-solving activities as they occur during the development process. Proactively learning, building, and applying prudent data solutions and AI tools to drive efficiency and consistency in daily operations, in compliance with GSK’s information protection, data privacy, and acceptable technology use policies. Interpreting results, forming conclusions, and presenting findings to project teams and line management as appropriate . Following all safety requirements for the laboratory and working environment and contributing to a culture of safety and compliance. Take a leadership role for safety, regulatory and compliance within their department Lead small projects/project sub teams to achieve technical or business outcomes Initiate new research directions and novel strategies to achieve “project” and department goals Why You? Basic Qualifications We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: BS in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific field with 7+ years of relevant experience; or MS in Chemistry or a related scientific field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 1+ years of work experience or a PhD thesis focused on a related topic. Experience with technical expertise and working familiarity with multiple analytical techniques and laboratory procedures relevant to particle characterization and combination device analysis. Experience with, or awareness of, modern data-analytic approaches for anal

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