Job description
Site Name: UK - North Ayrshire - Irvine
Posted Date: May 29 2026
We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
We emphasize modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
Laboratory Scientist
Responsibilities
* Sample, test, report and validate final products, intermediates, raw materials and in-process samples to defined procedures
* Consistently operate to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratories 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
* Identify, participate and implement Continuous Improvements opportunities
* Proficient in all aspects of laboratory investigations and lab note completion
* Complete all actions arising from internal/external audit commitments
* Manage 5S and lab chemicals/consumable levels to ensure the area is kept to the required standard
Why you?
* 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 trouble shoot problem analytical methods/ instrumentation and implement solutions
* Knowledge of GMP, GLP and Regulatory issues
* 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
Basic Qualifications & Skills
* HND Level or equivalent in appropriate discipline
* Degree in appropriate scientific discipline
Closing Date for Applications: 12th June 2026
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.
If you require adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com where you can also request a call.
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