Job Title: Microbiological Technologist
All applicants must be aware that this opportunity requires you to be able to work a continuous 24/7 shift pattern (4 day rotating 12 hour shifts days and nights)
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
Are you passionate about microbiology and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? As a Microbiological Technologist at GSK, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of our manufacturing processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to monitor and maintain aseptic standards, conduct microbiological testing, and provide training to colleagues. This role offers the chance to grow your skills, contribute to GSK’s mission, and be part of a team that’s united in getting 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:
1. Working as an aseptic environmental monitoring operator to perform environmental monitoring of aseptic/terminally sterilized facilities in line with the required monitoring regime.
2. Sample facilities using a range on techniques (surface swab, active air, settle plate, contact plate)
3. Perform routine water sampling and testing – sampling WFI and clean steam used in the filling facilities.
4. Perform microbiological testing of components, intermediate and finished products.
5. Engage in performing shutdown classification/reclassification of areas, including ISO qualification of areas, HEPA filter testing, air exchange rate testing, etc.
6. Deliver and assess aseptic microbiological training as required to new SBU operators.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
7. Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent
8. 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
9. Work routine scheduled overtime when required as part of the continuous Steriles business support
10. Being flexible to the shifting business demands
11. Completion of relevant paperwork to a high standard
12. Ability to build cross functional relationships and communicate clearly across departmental boundaries
13. Strong knowledge of cGMP
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
14. A-Level / HNC or HND in Biology
15. Microbiology related degree would be advantageous
16. Previous experience in using SAP/MERP/LES
17. Previous experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment
18. Clear and concise communication skills
This role is on-site at Barnard Castle and based in the United Kingdom.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.