Assistant QC Scientist
About the role
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 You will perform and support quality control testing to ensure our products meet regulatory and company standards. You will work closely with laboratory team members, supervisors, and other departments to generate accurate, reliable data. We value candidates who are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. This role offers hands-on lab experience, clear career progression, and the chance to contribute to work that helps get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Perform routine analytical and microbiological testing of raw materials, packaging, finished products, and environmental samples following approved methods.
- Record, review and report test data clearly and accurately using established documentation practices.
- Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and support instrument calibrations and maintenance.
- Follow good manufacturing practices and quality system procedures to support compliance.
- Support sample management, including receipt, labeling, storage and disposal of samples.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and projects and assist with training colleagues when needed.
Why You? This role is on-site at a GSK laboratory location in the United States. Candidates should expect to work primarily on-site, with any hybrid arrangements noted during the interview process. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and encourage those who want to build a career in quality control to apply.
Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- High school diploma plus two years of relevant pharmaceutical, laboratory, or manufacturing experience, or an associate degree in a relevant science.
- Hands-on experience with GMP laboratory techniques or instrumentation.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and sample handling.
Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or related physical science.
- Experience in a regulated laboratory environment with good manufacturing practice knowledge.
- Familiarity with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV, or microbiology equipment.
- Experience using laboratory information systems or chromatography data systems.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot basic instrument issues.
- Experience supporting cross-functional projects or continuous improvement activities.
- Ability to follow written procedures and adhere to good documentation practices.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate data.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting results and collaborating with team members.
How to Apply If you are ready to grow your technical skills and make a meaningful contribution to quality work that supports health outcomes, we encourage you to apply. Include your resume and a brief note about why this role interests you. We look forward to learning about what you can bring to our team.
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