Microbiological Technologist - Barnard Castle, United Kingdom - GSK

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Site Name:
UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle


Posted Date:
Mar


We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics.

We operate at impressive scale, producing over 1.7 billion packs of medicine and 767 vaccine doses in 2021.


We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service.

The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary.

Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together.


Microbiological Technologist


The purpose of the role is to provide frontline environmental monitoring for sterile production facilities at the Barnard Castle site in line with the required sampling regime.

To carry out microbiological monitoring, particulate monitoring and HEPA filter testing as well as working with Production, Cleaning and Engineering staff to 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.


_ In this role you will_

  • Performing shutdown classification/reclassification of areas, including ISO qualification of areas, HEPA filter testing, air exchange rate testing, etc.
  • Working as an aseptic operator, perform environmental monitoring of aseptic/terminally sterilized facilities in line with the required monitoring regime.
  • Assist in the organisation, reading, review and write up of simulation trials performed by SBU areas.
  • Deliver and assess aseptic microbiological training as required to new SBU operators.
  • Perform routine water sampling and testing sampling WFI and clean steam used in the filling facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP.
  • 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.

_ Closing Date for Applications: 18th April 2023 _
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.#LI-GSK


_ Why you? _


Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum 5 GCSEs
  • 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
  • Previous experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment or with HEPA filter testing
  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Previous experience in using SAP/MERP/LES would be advantageous
Preferred

Qualifications & Skills:

  • A-Level / HNC or HND in Biology
  • Previous experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment would be a bonus, preferably in a Quality role.
  • Previous experience in using LES would be advantageous

_ Why GSK?_


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 organization where people can thrive.

Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

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.


Find out more:
Annual Report 2021


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.

Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While
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