Are you energized by QC testing that allows you to enhance your Quality skills in a state-of-the-art production environment?  If so, this Quality Control Specialist role could be an exciting opportunity to explore.

As a Quality Control Specialist, you would perform routine QC testing to support the manufacture and release of products as well as non-routine testing.  Understand test equipment and scientific principles of methods within the scope of their responsibility.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.  These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Perform testing following written methodologies and report results which are clear, defensible and right the first time.  Demonstrate awareness of the scientific principles and method validation for the assays which they perform.
• Perform non-routine tests, studies or projects with minimal supervision
• Support the qualification, operation and scheduled maintenance of laboratory equipment, including automated and computerized systems and assure they remain in a functional, validated state.  Escalate issues associated with equipment and assays as required.
• Support Change Control, Deviation, CAPA documents and lab investigations (EHS, Deviation, AR, OOS, etc.) with minimal supervision
• Support LSOP authoring/revision with minimal supervision
• Understand and comply with current GMP regulations and quality systems.
• Promotes a quality mindset in every action, every day by routinely communicating concerns, issues and best practices.
• Accountable for supporting QC and site operations, communicating in a positive, professional manner, supporting operational excellence principles and supporting and implementing management decisions
• Responsible for application of GSK safety and environmental guidelines and identification, escalation and prevention of safety issues.  Duties may include minimal handling of hazardous waste from laboratory activities to satellite storage areas. Annual training on area-specific hazardous waste handling is required. This training satisfies annual RCRA training requirement for large quantity generators and is part of the site’s RCRA compliance program.
• Assist in maintaining area of responsibility in a state of inspection readiness
• Performs other departmental duties as assigned by management

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline
• 2 years of experience in a cGMP microbiology laboratory or related industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Proficient in standard MS software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills
• SAP experience preferred
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis and other Lean methodologies
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and open office environment
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Position may require employees to work shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.

Why GSK?

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.

These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Operating at pace and agile decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.
• Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.
• Sustaining energy and well-being
• Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.
• Budgeting and cost-consciousness

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