Process Support Technologist (Pack Technologist)

Job Title: Process Support Technologist (Pack Technologist)

Closing Date for Applications – 31st August (COB)

Business Introduction
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary
Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic packaging technology role? This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and ensure the smooth delivery of packaging solutions in a fast-paced production environment. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about problem-solving. If you thrive on variety and enjoy working on projects that improve processes and outcomes, this role is for you.

Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
1. Provide day-to-day technical support to packaging operations, troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
2. Lead and support packaging design changes, including new product introductions, material changes, and equipment upgrades.
3. Coordinate and execute packaging trials, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
4. Develop and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and Bills of Material.
5. Collaborate with suppliers to assess and qualify packaging materials and resolve technical issues.
6. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance packaging efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Qualifications/Skills

Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates with:
– A degree in engineering, packaging, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
– Knowledge of packaging materials and processes (e.g., plastics, glass, board, adhesives).
– Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally pharmaceutical or similar.
– Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications:
It’s a plus if you have:
– Experience with packaging design and validation processes.
– Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
– Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
– An innovative mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.

Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position. We cannot accept applications from individuals that have an allergy to penicillin due to Health and Safety.

Work Environment:
This role is based on-site at Worthing in the United Kingdom.

Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference. We look forward to welcoming someone who shares our passion for delivering high-quality solutions.

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.

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.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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