At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct routine analysis and support quality operations in a dynamic lab environment.
- Company: Join GSK, a global leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to improving lives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global health while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quality Control labs and analytical techniques preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
GSK is a science‑led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer.
We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade.
Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines.
We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting‑edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data.
By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionising R&D to pre‑empt and defeat diseases.
Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Position Summary
GSK is looking for a Laboratory Analyst to join the Quality Laboratory team in Barnard Castle.
The quality team exists to deliver effective and efficient support services to GSK\'s Barnard Castle site.
The Quality Laboratory team exists to manage operational quality laboratory activities for the Barnard Castle site in a safe, compliant and efficient way.
The purpose of the Quality Analyst role is to
- Ensure day‑to‑day and routine analysis is completed in an effective and timely manner.
- Ensure interface with other parts of the quality directorate to ensure that there is a smooth and efficient flow of products from the site.
- Support interfaces with other GSK Barnard Castle departments to ensure that they are effective for all parties.
- Ensure significant quality or compliance issues are escalated through the appropriate management lines and/or management processes.
- Support utilisation of all performance management to ensure continuous improvement to efficiency, safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- To work as part of a high‑performing team and is responsible for carrying out routine analysis on IPC, raw materials, manufactured and stability samples using classical and chromatographic techniques as appropriate.
This includes the use of M‑ERP and other IT systems to manage and report data.
- To provide an effective analytical service for the analysis of non‑routine samples and to assist in the troubleshooting of production problems.
- Analysts must live the GSK values and meet expectations to ensure tasks are carried out with integrity, a positive attitude and a willingness to work across boundaries to optimise efficiencies and reduce waste.
- To be actively involved in activities that are required for the effective running of the quality laboratory.
Activities include, but are not limited to the review and preparation of procedures e. g.
LSOP’s, validation reviews, COSHH and risk assessments and Glaxo Production System (GPS) improvement activities.
- To work to current Good Laboratory Practice (c GLP) in a highly‑regulated environment, following the defined procedures (LSOP’s, GSOP’s and other applicable documentation).
- Required to be actively involved in various audit teams e. g. GMP, 5S and self‑inspection audits.
- Involved in supporting continuous improvement using GPS tools and value for every pound principles.
- To be actively involved in the capability building of staff, this includes both the training of other individuals in the analytical techniques in the department and being trained in new techniques.
- To work in a safe and compliant manner and to actively support processes designed to ensure the safe, compliant operation of the laboratories as per order fulfilment requirements.
- Meet requirements of site strategy including ZIP’s, ZAP’s and no overdue quality metrics.
- Deviation management, planned and unplanned change management and improvement actions must be owned, prioritised and completed in a professional and timely manner.
- To support other analysis at GSK Barnard Castle as directed by the Quality Laboratory Leader.
Requirements
- Previous employment in a Quality Control lab or equivalent with a suitable level of competency in a range of analytical techniques e. g. chromatography and classical tests is preferable.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive.
We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines.
We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people.
While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive.
We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be.
A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included.
Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing.
So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
Inclusion at GSK
GSK is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
If you need any adjustments in the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment team (EMEA‑GSKLink@allegisglobalsolutions. com) to further discuss this today.
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