Aseptic Operator

TN United Kingdom; Barnard Castle; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Manufacturing Operators to join their Steriles Business Unit. This role involves working in a cleanroom environment, ensuring the highest standards of aseptic practices while manufacturing and filling sterile products. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, successful candidates will contribute to the production of essential medicines that impact lives globally. The company fosters a culture of inclusion and growth, offering a hybrid working model and competitive benefits. If you are passionate about quality and innovation in pharmaceuticals, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension plans

Annual bonuses

Share schemes

Qualifications

• Current or previous sterile area license holder.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Understanding of digital systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and maintain a sterile operating license.
• Operate aseptic isolators and manage environmental monitoring.
• Support filling operations and maintain aseptic behaviors.

Skills

Sterile area license

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility for shift work

Digital systems understanding

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent pharmaceutical experience

Tools

MES

PCS7

A1PE

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Job description

Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Posted Date: May 8 2025

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site with investments in industry 4.0 technologies, supporting new product introductions and volume increases. As a supplier of blockbuster products, it contributes approximately $2 billion in annual revenue.

We foster a workplace where individuals can grow, be their best, feel safe, and be valued and included. Our benefits include competitive salaries, annual bonuses, healthcare, pension plans, and share schemes.

Our modern work practices include a hybrid working model through our Performance with Choice programme, allowing flexibility between remote and in-office work.

Learn more about our benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK.

We are hiring for several roles within the Steriles Business Unit, including multiple Manufacturing Operator positions (Q Block).

Our manufacturing includes 38 medicines with over 1500 pack variations, treating conditions such as HIV, Cancer, Infectious Diseases, and more, supplied to over 130 markets worldwide.

Successful candidates will join the Steriles production team, manufacturing and filling sterile products. The role involves working on a 24/7 shift pattern.

In this role you will…

• Qualify and maintain a sterile operating license.
• Set up aseptic filling isolators, including glove integrity testing, machine cleaning, and VHP procedures.
• Operate aseptic isolators, perform interventions via glove ports, and manage environmental monitoring and sterile transfers.
• Interact with sterile interfaces such as ISS and RTP / IDC ports.
• Conduct filter testing, including PUPSIT and PUIT.
• Participate in critical decisions with cross-functional teams (Micro, MSAT, OQ, Engineering, R&D).
• Use digital systems like MES, PCS7, A1PE.
• Work in a cleanroom environment, maintaining aseptic behaviors.
• Support filling operations, including component and finished product processing and IPC checks.
• Prepare sterilized parts via parts washer and autoclaving.
• Complete documentation accurately and operate various computer and automation systems.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Current or previous sterile area license holder.
• Understanding of digital systems and platforms.
• At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent pharmaceutical experience.
• Alignment with GSK Values: Transparency, Respect, Integrity, Patient Focus.
• Adherence to GSK Expectations: Teamwork, Courage, Development, Accountability.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mindset using GPS.
• Flexibility to work on defined shift patterns.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous aseptic isolator experience (not mandatory).

Application deadline: 22nd May 2025

Prepare a copy of the Job Description as it will not be available after the application period.

When applying, include a cover letter or CV describing how you meet the role's competencies. This information will be used for assessment.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company focused on vaccines, medicines, and immunology, aiming to improve health worldwide. Our success depends on our people, and we strive to make GSK a place where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and grow. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements.

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