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Job title: Microbiological Technologist
Location: Barnard Castle
Contract length: 12 months

Overview

GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Role Overview

GSK are looking for a Microbiological Technologist reporting to the Team Manager of the relevant unit and responsible for performing a wide range of biologically related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• To be multi skilled and demonstrate a level of specialism in a minimum of the disciplines listed below, employing high standards of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• To be knowledgeable in regulatory requirements associated with their specialism area.
• To be able to work without direct supervision in their area of specialism on the Barnard Castle site or other sites as required.
• To develop methodology for new or modified techniques and prepare written SOPs/Methods.
• To train staff in any aspects of their work as specified by the Team Manager.
• Create documentation, methods, procedures, protocols and reports to agreed targets.
• To support investigations/projects within their specialism within the department.
• To participate/represent the department on major site projects.
• To prepare and publish reports/analyse monitoring data as directed by the Team Manager.
• To liaise efficiently and effectively with Production/Quality Assurance (QA) and other corporate groups as required.
• Support audit readiness activities and regulatory inspections.
• To support routine monitoring programmes within their areas of specialism.

Requirements:
Education:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English.
• A-level education preferred, ideally in a science-related subject.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge in at least one area of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, such as:

• Environmental Monitoring
• Finished Product Testing (e.g. Endotoxin, Sterility, or Microbial Limit testing)
• Sterilisation
• Biological Indicators
• Microbial Identification
• Laboratory Equipment Validation
• Method Validation
• Understanding of pharmaceutical organisations and industry practices.

Core Competencies:

• Strong organisational skills
• Effective communication and presentation abilities
• Strong IT proficiency

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.

Inclusion at GSK

GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, 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.

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