Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Posted Date: Mar 31 2026
Process Technologist
Multiple Secondment / FTC roles available
GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.
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As a Process Technologist, you will work as part of a team supporting the production area providing a technical service. This will involve provision of a New Production Introduction, troubleshooting, working on technical projects & supply of technical data. Your role will span work undertaken in the production environment. All work must be conducted in compliance with specified GMP and EHS standards.
In this role you will…
Process Design, Development and Improvement: Design and develop manufacturing processes for new products and optimise existing processes to improve efficiency and quality in line with regulatory requirements. Identify and implement process improvements using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to increase productivity and reduce waste. Process Validation: Input into the specification for new process technologies to enhance production capabilities. Work with R&D and global functions for the tech transfer and validation of processes. Project Delivery: Be able to manage a number of priorities and work in an agile way to deliver project milestones. Operational Support: Diagnose and resolve process-related issues using root cause analysis (RCA) techniques to minimise downtime and ensuring smooth production operations. Collect and analyse process data to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making. Quality Compliance: Lead or assist in FMEAs, risk assessments, deviations, change controls, and corrective and preventive action closures. Safety Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing processes adhere to safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
* Bachelors/Masters/PHD degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or another related field.
* Technical or industry experience within pharmaceuticals or biotechnologies.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
* Familiarity with cGMP, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
* Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
* Strong project management and self-organisation skills.
Closing Date for Applications: 7th April 2026 (COB)
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV 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, 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.
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