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Glaxosmithkline LLC

Senior Analytical Scientist

USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted today

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Sponsorship verdict

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One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Principal Scientist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $98k–$110k, median $98k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
8 certified filings for “Principal Scientist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $98k–$110k, median $98k. Most were filed at wage level I (63%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Business Introduction 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 Position Summary As a Senior Scientist in the Analytical Development department, you will design and perform experiments to develop, validate and transfer various analytical methods. You will be involved in all aspects of pharmaceutical development, including engagement with project teams and other stakeholders for projects in different stages of development. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: • Develop and perform assays that support development, release and stability testing of pharmaceutical drug substance and drug products. • Documents laboratory work in accordance with GxP expectations, company policy, and legal requirements. • Review of experiments, stability protocols and other key documentation. • Contribute to sections of patents or regulatory submissions as well as internal reports. • Identifies and troubleshoots any problems in the execution of experimental processes; interprets results and communicates them to his/her supervisor. • Provides scientific input and recommendations to the project team for analytical control strategies and influence decision making. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: • BS in Chemistry, or related scientific field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS in Chemistry, or related scientific field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with no industry experience. • Experience with method development & validation, pharmacopeia compliance and analytical lifecycle management. • Technical expertise and working familiarity with several analytical techniques, and laboratory procedures. • Experience with interpreting and communicating experimental data. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: • Knowledge of cGMP requirements • Experience with analytical support of small molecule API and ADC drug linker intermediate development. • Awareness with FDA/EU/UK and ICH regulations and guidances related to analytical transfer and validation and release and stability testing. • Working knowledge and experience in small molecule analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, KF, MS, and laboratory procedures. • Experience working with CRO's/CDMO's. • Good technical writing skills for documentation and experience in regulatory documentation authoring. • Ability to collaborate and communicate well with others in and across groups in a matrix environment. • Thorough operational knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory systems (e.g. Waters Empower CDS and Electronic Notebook system). • Data Analytics Skills: SQL, PowerBI, Spotfire #GSK-LI Skills Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Laboratory, Analytical Thinking, Bioprocessing, Data Analysis Tools, Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Gas Chromatography (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Laboratory

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