Aseptic Filling Operator - Multiple Positions Available in Eggleston

We are recruiting for several exciting opportunities within the Steriles Business Unit, including multiple Aseptic Operator positions (C Block ISM). We proudly manufacture 38 different medicines in over 1500 pack variations to treat HIV, Cancer, Infectious Disease, Migraine, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Asthma, Cold Sore and Acne, to name just a few. You will be required to work at a 24:7 shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and maintain a sterile operating license.
• Set up an aseptic filling isolator, including glove integrity testing, machine cleaning, machine building and VHP.
• Operate an aseptic isolator using critical glove ports to perform interventions such as fitting sterilised disposable assemblies and environmental monitoring.
• Interact with multiple sterile interfaces such as RTP / IDC ports and SARA.
• Perform filter testing including PUPSIT.
• Participate in critical decision making with cross‑functional teams (Micro, MSAT, OQ, Eng and R&D).
• Use digital systems (MES).
• Work in a cleanroom environment and display appropriate aseptic behaviours at all times.
• Support filling operations – component and finished product processing and IPC checks.
• Prepare and autoclave sterilised machine parts.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner, and work on a variety of computer and automation systems; possess good understanding of digital systems and platforms.
• Maintain a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent pharmaceutical experience.
• Demonstrate the GSK Values: Transparency, respect, integrity, patient focus.
• Meet the GSK Expectations: teamwork, courage, development and accountability.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and explain its importance to pharmaceutical manufacture.
• Troubleshoot problems and drive continuous improvement using GPS.
• Be flexible to work the defined shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent pharmaceutical experience.
• Good understanding of digital systems and platforms.
• Ability to apply GMP and understand its importance.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work defined shift patterns.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Previous sterile experience.
• Previous aseptic isolator experience.
• Currently or previously held a sterile area license.

About the Site

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site that has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state‑of‑the‑art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases. As a key supplier of some of GSK's blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of ~$2 Bn annually.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. Discover more about our company‑wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.