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Scientist, Formulation
Glaxosmithkline LLC · 🇺🇸 USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- 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. 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 roles3 certified filings for “Principal Scientist, Biologic AI Research and Design” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MA: $119k–$148k, median $130k. Most were filed at wage level I (67%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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Sponsor Radar — Glaxosmithkline LLC
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. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 As a key member of our Formulation Science team in Cambridge, MA, you will play a vital role in developing drug product formulations that support projects from discovery through late-stage development. Your core responsibilities will include designing and executing studies, performing in-process testing, and working with cross-functional partners to ensure our drug candidates are safe, stable, and effective. We are looking for a hands-on problem solver who is conscientious, team-oriented, and communicates with clarity and purpose. If you are a quick learner who takes ownership of your work, you will thrive in this environment. This is more than a job; it's a chance to grow as a leader, make a direct impact on patients' lives, and contribute to GSK’s mission of getting ahead of disease together. Responsibilities: This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: • Design, prepare and test drug product formulations at bench scale to assess stability, compatibility and performance. • Develop and execute stability studies and stress tests; analyze results and recommend formulation strategies. • Characterize physicochemical properties using analytical methods such as particle size, pH, viscosity, single-particle measurements, chromatography, and thermal analysis. • Collaborate with analytical, process development, regulatory and quality teams to support program decisions and documentation. • Maintain accurate laboratory records, prepare study reports, and present data to project teams. • Maintain the drug product laboratory space in an organized and in a safe manner • Troubleshoot experiments, improve methods, and contribute to standard operating procedures. Work arrangement: This role is on-site and based at Cambridgepark Drive Massachusetts in the United States. You will be expected to work on-site five days a week to interact with team members, execute experiments, train colleagues, collaborate with lab teams, and complete documentation. Basic Qualifications: We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: • BS, MS or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field. BS + 5 years of experience, MS 3+ years of experience, PHD with 0+ years of experience. • Hands-on laboratory experience preparing and evaluating formulations for small molecules or biologics. • Experience with stability study design and data interpretation. • Practical skills with analytical techniques such as HPLC, particle sizing, pH/viscosity measurement, and thermal analysis. • Strong laboratory documentation practices and experience using electronic or paper laboratory notebooks. • Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: • MS or PhD in formulation science, pharmaceutics, or related discipline. • Experience with biologic formulations, lyophilization,