MSAT Device Technologist

Job title:

MSAT Device Technologist

Company

GlaxoSmithKline

Job description

MSAT Device Technologist – PermanentClosing Date for Applications – 1st November (COB)This is a site-based role at Barnard CastleGSK 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.Responsible for the completion of device activity at GSC manufacturing sites and External supply sites that produce sterile, intranasal and dermatological pharmaceutical products in devices. This is inclusive of the introduction of new products into parenteral devices, support for change control activities and for technical device issues arising at sites. The device technologists serve as the interface between the Device Technology Team and the site teams (analytical, planning, quality etc).We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpageIn this role you will:

  • Be responsible for device assembly operation(s) where applicable, work in teams to understand the relationship between measurement and impact of variability in components and intermediates, environmental conditions, and equipment conditions.
  • Work closely with technical, engineering, production, and quality to deliver New Product Introduction project activity and ensure that day to day technical issues are resolved, including customer complaints. Be part of the first response team in investigating device and equipment issues on site.
  • Awareness of the Medical Device Directive and an understanding of assessment tools such as TRA, CPP, CQAs.
  • Actively drive the improvement of unit operation process capability and batch yields. Specifically, be accountable for Cost of Goods and Cost of Waste improvements.
  • Work collaboratively with Research & Development and key equipment and component suppliers to introduce new devices and develop improvements to existing devices. Be comfortable working with individuals at a variety of levels both within and external to GSK.
  • Investigate alternative new technologies for plant/equipment efficiency improvements and use technical expertise to influence equipment strategy to meet future site goals.

Why you?Qualifications & Skills:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

  • HNC + industry experience/ Degree level in an Engineering, Science or equivalent discipline.
  • Proficient in use of technology to communicate and provide reports and analysis of data.
  • Basic knowledge of materials and major differences in the manufacturing methods of moulded components e.g. polymers, pigments and the various moulding techniques.
  • Good understanding of H,S & E policies & requirements.
  • Competent knowledge of existing supply base and of the industry in general as a source of new suppliers or specialist skills.
  • Competent understanding of Validation techniques and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • Relevant range of contacts within GSK Group to ensure knowledge of company technologies, expertise and competencies are utilised where appropriate.
  • Some awareness of global packaging technologies and the interface with device technologies.
  • Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory environment plus the specific additional legislation needs for medical devices e.g. EC ‘CE’ marking, FDA Medical Device guidance.
  • Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical development activities and processes adopted by R & D relating to product development, NPS and Technology Transfer.
  • Good appreciation of pharmaceutical GMP, pre-approval inspection readiness and Company regulatory requirements.
  • Good understanding to enable management of metrology & plastics testing techniques & procedures and GSK Specification & Drawing systems.

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).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.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or 0808 234 4391.Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK’s commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting site.

Expected salary

Location

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Job date

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:48:00 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (hiring-jobs.com) you saw this job posting.

Share

Staff Software Engineer – Data Infrastructure

Job title: Staff Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure Company Woven by Toyota Job description is…

4 minutes ago

Senior Engineering Manager ( Canonsburg, PA ) Direct Hire Opportunity

Job title: Senior Engineering Manager ( Canonsburg, PA ) Direct Hire Opportunity Company Client Staffing…

19 minutes ago

Senior AI/ML Engineer

Job title: Senior AI/ML Engineer Company NearSource Technologies Job description We are hiring a Senior…

22 minutes ago

Hub inspector

Job title: Hub inspector Company Cox Automotive Job description Who are we?Manheim Inspection Services are…

23 minutes ago

Hiring Ad-Hoc Cover Supervisors/Cover Teachers In For Daily Cover In Across West London

Job title: Hiring Ad-Hoc Cover Supervisors/Cover Teachers In For Daily Cover In Across West London…

42 minutes ago

Lead Veterinarian – Now Hiring + Sign-On Bonus – Spring Hill, FL

Job title: Lead Veterinarian - Now Hiring + Sign-On Bonus - Spring Hill, FL Company…

43 minutes ago
For Apply Button. Please use Non-Amp Version

This website uses cookies.