Inspection Technologist (MSAT)
Location: Barnard Castle (Site-based)
Contract Type: 12 month FTC/ secondment
Closing Date: 4th May 2026 (COB)
The Inspection Technologist will work as part of a team supporting automated inspection equipment, processes and teams. Providing this technical service will involve troubleshooting issues, working on technical projects and the supply of technical data. Work will be undertaken in office, laboratory, pilot plant and production environments. All work must be conducted in compliance with specified GMP and EHS standards.
In this role you will…
* Act as Subject Matter Expert for automated leak detection and visual inspection technologies, building deep technical knowledge through collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and review of prior development and validation work.
* Provide technical leadership and project management support, defining requirements, developing specifications, and tracking milestones through development, validation, and implementation stages.
* Develop rationales and justifications for inspection technology selection and validation strategies, aligned with quality and regulatory expectations.
* Plan, execute, and report development and validation trials on production equipment, including design, fabrication, and maintenance of simulated defective units and defect libraries.
* Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure governance, approvals, and compliance at each project phase.
* Deliver ongoing technical support to resolve operational issues, quality investigations, and customer complaints, and communicate technical data effectively across all organisational levels.
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
* Strong technical/engineering aptitude with the proven ability to understand automated inspection machinery and vision systems
* Good knowledge of MSAT ways of working
* Problem solving/Operational Excellence capability
* Knowledge of GMP and underpinning knowledge of business impacts
* Ability to handle and interpret data supporting decision making processes
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
* Good interpersonal/communication (verbal and written)/presentation skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to work to deadlines and key milestones
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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