Job description Site Name: UK - West Sussex - Worthing Posted Date: Jul 25 2025 Microbiology Technical Scientist – 2 Years Fixed Term Contract Closing Date for Applications – 8th August (COB) This is a site-based role in Worthing, UK. Shift pattern, 4 on 4 off rolling – 07:00 – 17:45. To carry out microbiological analytical test methods for oral products and stability studies (as required). Perform environmental monitoring (viable) of Production/Microbiology laboratory testing areas using SOPs and accurately document the results as part of the quality control process to ensure a batch is of satisfactory quality for release to the market. Responsible for real time decision making and ownership of processes, equipment and procedures. To provide validation expertise as the microbiological technical expert, deliver projects to support microbiological testing, equipment and facilities in line with relevant regulatory legislation and deliver requalification activities in line with the site VMP to maintain compliance. 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 webpage Life at GSK | GSK In this role you will: To test routine production and stability samples supplied from the site Value Streams and meet testing lead-time targets. This includes microbial examination of non-sterile products, water and microbial identification, depending on area(s) of responsibility. Carry out environmental monitoring of Production/Microbiology laboratory testing areas. To check and verify analytical testing, environmental monitoring and other data generated by other analysts, depending on area(s) of responsibility. Generate associated reports. Carry out compliance reviews for gap analysis on pharmacopeia (monographs and techniques) and global documentation. Maintain validation life cycle of microbiological equipment, methods and facilities and provide a key role as a subject matter expert (SME) as required. Manage deviations (including immediate actions to be taken, raising of deviations, coordinating, investigating. Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position. We cannot accept applications from individuals that have an allergy to penicillin due to Health and Safety. Why you? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: HNC/D or equivalent or industrial experience. Expert knowledge of microbiological techniques, including analysis of pharmaceutical products/raw materials, water and environmental monitoring processes. Experience with Quality/EHS investigations and CAPA implementation. Good understanding of the principal of validation. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Experience of engagement in regulatory inspections. Good report writing skills for technical and validation documentation. Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and presentation; able to interact with and influence all levels of individuals across a variety of organizations (without a direct reporting relationship). Be self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively. 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. 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