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# Principal Scientist, (NMR Spectroscopist)

- **Company:** Glaxosmithkline PLC
- **Location:** Upper Providence Township, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Process Driven Development, GXP
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://gsk.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/GSKCareers/job/USA---Pennsylvania---Upper-Providence/Principal-Scientist---NMR-Spectroscopist-_442346

## About the Role

* PhD in NMR spectroscopy or related area (or Master's degree with equivalent experience)
 * Experience with solution phase NMR experiments, including ability to apply 1D, 2D, and heteronuclear NMR techniques for structural characterization of analytes.
 * Experience with NMR instrumentation hardware and software, including cryoprobes, solid state NMR, and/or low field (benchtop) NMR systems.
 * Experience building and maintaining a state-of-the-art NMR laboratory.
 * Two or more years of experience as primary or contributing author of reports and regulatory dossiers.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 5 years' experience in the field (or a Masters degree with 10 years).
 * Demonstrated expertise in modern NMR pulse sequence programming and AU/macro programming on Bruker spectrometers. Experience in structure elucidation software (e.g. ACD) for NMR.

 * Ability to comply with the requirements of Quality, Safety and GSK policies and procedures and ensure that GSK intellectual property is protected.
 * Experience in solving challenging problems in NMR.

 * Working knowledge of application of NMR to structural characterization of biologics such as monoclonal antibodies.
 * Working knowledge of low field (benchtop) NMR applications and methodology development.
 * Working knowledge of solid state NMR instrumentation and experiments.
 * Expertise in automated sample preparation, acquisition, and data analysis.
 * Knowledge of closely related scientific disciplines as they apply to drug discovery and development (e.g. mass spectrometry, vibrational spectroscopy, XRPD, any other techniques) and ability to engage in cross-disciplinary teams.
 * Demonstrated ability to integrate scientific data and spectroscopic/spectrometric techniques other than NMR to help determine the structure of analytes.
 * Excellent communication skills and teamwork behaviors.
 * Experience with the overall drug development process, including regulatory file authoring and GxP requirements.
 * Demonstrated knowledge and application of Digital, Data and Analytics principles, tools, and approaches.



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