Laboratory Scientist - 18 month secondment/ contract
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GSK are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Scientist to join our team at Irvine. The Laboratory Scientist will complete the required product testing in a safe and compliant way to ensure the analysis generates accurate data to enable product disposition to be assigned.
The Laboratory Scientist will work a repeating shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off consisting of 2 early shifts (06:00-18:10) then 2 night shifts (18:00-06:10).
Responsibilities
* Sample, test, report and validate final product, intermediate and in-process samples to defined procedures
* Consistently operate to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) standards to ensure compliant product testing
* Maintain and calibrate a wide range of analytical equipment to ensure continual production of accurate and precise results
* Utilise theoretical and practical knowledge to aid interpretation of results and troubleshooting
* Demonstrate proficiency in routine laboratory information systems to interpret and report results
* Work in a compliant manner to ensure the safety of yourself, others and the protection of the environment
* Seek, recommend and implement continuous improvement opportunities to minimise waste and remove risk from the business
* Complete all actions arising from internal/external audit commitments
Basic Qualifications & Skills
* HND Level or equivalent in appropriate discipline (Chemistry)
* Technical knowledge and experience of analytical science
* Relevant experience of working without close supervision
* Experience of participation in inter-departmental teams working on quality related problems
* Ability to troubleshoot problem analytical methods/instrumentation and implement solutions
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
* Degree in appropriate scientific discipline (Chemistry)
* Knowledge of GMP, GLP and Regulatory issues
* Experience working with HPLC/GC
* High motivation and an ability to operate within a team
* Ability to escalate issues to Team Leader as appropriate
* Communication and Influencing Skills
* Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) including GQMPs and GQPs
* Knowledge of data handling laboratory systems
* Good knowledge of relevant analytical techniques
Closing Date
Closing Date for Applications - Wednesday 15th October 2025 (COB)
Why GSK?
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. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.
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, military service or any basis prohibited under law.
Additional information
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. If adjustments are needed to assist you in demonstrating your strengths, contact UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391 (hours 8:30am–12:00pm, Mon–Fri). For questions not related to adjustments, refer to our UK Recruitment FAQ guide.
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