Overview
GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site investing in state-of-the-art equipment to support new product introductions and volume increases. The site contributes revenues of approximately $2Bn annually as a key supplier of GSK blockbuster products.
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Are you ready to make a difference in healthcare by ensuring the highest standards of microbiological testing? As a Microbiological Technologist, you’ll play a key role in maintaining product quality and safety. You’ll work collaboratively with a team of experts, using your skills to perform microbiological testing and support investigations. We value candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement.
In this role you will…
* Lead microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples following established procedures.
* Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
* Support investigations into microbiological anomalies and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
* Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
* Create and update documentation, including procedures, protocols, and reports.
Train and mentor junior staff in microbiological techniques and laboratory practices.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
* Minimum 5 GCSEs, including Science or equivalent experience.
* Practical knowledge in at least one area of pharmaceutical microbiology (e.g., environmental monitoring, sterility testing, microbial identification).
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
* A Level in Science or equivalent qualification.
* Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and relevant regulations.
* Experience in method development or validation.
Closing and application guidance
Closing Date for Applications: 26 September 2025 (COB).
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
When applying for this role, please use the cover letter or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information you provide will be used to assess your application.
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, focusing on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases. Our culture emphasizes ambition for patients, accountability for impact, and doing the right thing as we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under law.
We support an agile working culture. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss opportunities with our hiring team.
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