Microbiological Technologist – Multiple Positions Available

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

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As a Microbiological Technologist you provide frontline environmental monitoring for sterile production facilities at the Barnard Castle site in line with the required sampling regime. To provide microbiological training to Production, Cleaning and Engineering staff and ensure aseptic standards are maintained across the Steriles Business Unit. You will be expected to work closely alongside and build working relationships with operators from a wide range of disciplines on site.

All applicants must be aware that this opportunity requires you to be able to work a continuous 24/5 rotating shift pattern (Earlies/Lates/Nights).

Please note we have multiple positions available.

This role has a broad and varied remit, and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including;

• Working as an aseptic environmental monitoring operator to perform environmental monitoring of aseptic/terminally sterilized facilities in line with the required monitoring regime.
• Sample facilities using a range on techniques (surface swab, active air, settle plate, contact plate)
• Perform routine water sampling and testing – sampling WFI and clean steam used in the filling facilities.
• Perform microbiological testing of components, intermediate and finished products.
• Engage in performing shutdown classification/reclassification of areas, including ISO qualification of areas, HEPA filter testing, air exchange rate testing, etc.
• Deliver and assess aseptic microbiological training as required to new SBU operators.

Why you? 

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• Basic understanding of at least the core principals of microbiology, as this knowledge will aid operators in delivering training and their understanding of the tasks, they are performing in the role
• Work routine scheduled overtime when required as part of the continuous Steriles business support
• Being flexible to the shifting business demands
• Completion of relevant paperwork to a high standard
• Ability to build cross functional relationships and communicate clearly across departmental boundaries
• Strong knowledge of cGMP

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• A-Level / HNC or HND in Biology
• Microbiology related degree would be advantageous
• Previous experience in using SAP/MERP/LES
• Previous experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment
• Clear and concise communication skills

Closing Date for Applications: 28th November 2024

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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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, 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*(*US only).

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