Laboratory Analyst

Allegis Global Solutions; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join the team in Barnard Castle. The role involves performing analyses, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated GxP environment.

The position requires familiarity with LIMS/SAP and a strong emphasis on data integrity, safety, and timely delivery of results. This is a 12-month contract located in Barnard Castle, with Inside IR35 working conditions as part of a global healthcare leader.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years to develop knowledge of a broad range of analytical techniques.
• Experience using laboratory and business systems including LIMS, SAP, CDS, E Doc, databases, Word, Excel and Statistica.
• Understanding of GxP and Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses as required by the business.
• Enter data onto company computer systems.
• Check colleagues' work for accuracy.
• Work in a compliant manner and ensure compliance with GxP and Health and Safety legislation.
• Create, review and update laboratory documentation as required.
• Participate in Level 1 audits.
• Participate in safety inspections.
• Participate in 5S activities.
• Provide training and coaching to both new and established staff.
• Share knowledge and experience to relevant areas.
• Ensure analysis is carried out within lead times.
• Prioritise daily workload to achieve lead times.
• Demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day working.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and discussions at team meetings.
• Participate in continuous compliance activities, including LELs, SOPs, change controls and method updates.
• Complete actions from 5S, Continuous Improvement and safety activities to agreed targets.

Job description

Job title:Laboratory Analyst
Location:Barnard Castle, England

Contract length:12 months(from October 2026)

Contract type: Inside IR35

Overview

GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Role Overview

GSK are looking for a Laboratory Analyst to join the team in Barnard Castle. This person will perform analyses, support the operation of the laboratory function and help meet the business needs of GSK. The position involves working in a compliant and safety-conscious manner, completing analyses within agreed lead times, maintaining accurate laboratory records and contributing to continuous improvement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory experience who enjoys working in a regulated environment and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analyses as required by the business.
• Enter data onto company computer systems.
• Check colleagues' work for accuracy.
• Work in a compliant manner and ensure compliance with GxP and Health and Safety legislation.
• Create, review and update laboratory documentation as required.
• Participate in Level 1 audits.
• Participate in safety inspections.
• Participate in 5S activities.
• Provide training and coaching to both new and established staff.
• Share knowledge and experience to relevant areas.
• Ensure analysis is carried out within lead times.
• Prioritise daily workload to achieve lead times.
• Demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day working.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and discussions at team meetings.
• Participate in continuous compliance activities, including LELs, SOPs, change controls and method updates.
• Complete actions from 5S, Continuous Improvement and safety activities to agreed targets.

Skills & Qualifications

• HNC or 2 years' experience working in a GxP laboratory.
• Written communication skills, including reports, internal problem notifications, SOPs, LIRs, ERs, change controls, stability documents, method transfers and analytical methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings relating to Continuous Improvement, troubleshooting, team meetings, self-inspections, 5S activities and safety.
• Ability to participate in discussions relating to investigations.
• Experience communicating through email.
• Ability to deal with test result failures, atypical results, laboratory investigations, instrument failures, sample booking-in errors, SAP and LIMS system errors, material supplier issues, chemical spills, GMP/GLP deviations and delays to testing schedules.
• Ability to discuss, agree and implement actions with other staff to rectify problems.
• Ability to investigate and document occurrences using the appropriate system.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting where necessary.
• Approximately 2 years to develop knowledge of a broad range of analytical techniques.
• Experience using laboratory and business systems including LIMS, SAP, CDS, E Doc, databases, Word, Excel and Statistica.
• Trained in various pieces of laboratory equipment relevant to the role.
• Understanding of equipment calibration, maintenance and local procedures.
• Understanding of the safe use and storage of materials.
• Understanding of GxP and Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to work whilst handling highly flammable, toxic, explosive and hazardous materials.

This role is based within a laboratory environment and will require the use of PPE, including laboratory coats, safety glasses, and safety footwear. The position may involve the handling of hazardous, flammable, toxic, or explosive materials in accordance with established safety procedures.

Why GSK?

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

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Inclusion at GSK

GSK is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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