Laboratory Analyst (Respiratory Supply Chain - RSC)

GlaxoSmithKline; Ware; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Training courses

Industry conferences

Professional development

Healthcare programmes

Employee recognition

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Ware is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join the site laboratories. You will perform product testing and analysis to ensure a consistent flow of safe and compliant products, while upholding GMP and EHS standards.

The role supports Respiratory Supply Chain within a fast-paced, collaborative team. Applicants should have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and experience with respiratory testing methodologies such as HPLC, with a mindset for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 A levels or equivalent qualifications (in relevant subject/discipline)
• Experience of using IT and computer systems
• Previous knowledge / experience of laboratory-work (ideally obtained from a GMP-environment)
• Experience of testing methodologies used for Respiratory e.g. HPLC testing

Responsibilities

• Carry out product testing and analysis to support the laboratory team and ensure a consistent flow of safe, efficacious, and compliant product.
• Maintain GMP and EHS compliance within the laboratory.
• Collaborate with external departments and customers to maintain supply and drive improvements in the lab.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Education

A levels

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Empower

LIMS

Job description

We are looking for a forward-thinking person to join our world class teams to support the Ware manufacturing site’s laboratories. We are seeking someone who can innovate our processes and work within a team to drive the lab forward, whilst ensuring continued product supply is maintained. This role is aligned to provide support to the Respiratory Supply Chain (RSC) function.

Job Purpose:

The Laboratory Analyst role is at the core of what we do at site. You would be responsible for carrying out product testing and analysis, to support the laboratory team to provide a consistent flow of safe, efficacious, and compliant product for the site. Within your job you must ensure that Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and compliance with EHS regulations within the laboratory are always maintained.

About You:

This role would suit a motivated person who has experience of working in a GMP area. You should work well in a fast-paced environment and thrive on opportunities to solve problems and continuously improve. Strong people skills and a proven ability to work in a team are essential, as well as good written and verbal communication. Following standardized procedures and processes are crucial in a GMP environment, so you should have a keen eye for detail, but you must also have a strong continuous improvement mindset and drive to improve on the standards in place. Our team work as part of a close-knit team, collaborating within the lab and with external departments and customers, to maintain supply, solve problems and drive improvement.

About Ware Manufacturing Site:

Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form, and the site has circa 1,500 highly motivated and capable people working at it. The Ware site holds a unique position in our network a site responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new medicines in oral and solid dose forms, as well as operating a high-volume commercial production for respiratory devices.

CLOSING DATE for applications:

Wednesday 14th of October 2026 (COB).

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 A levels or equivalent qualifications (in relevant subject/discipline)
• Experience of using IT and computer systems
• Previous knowledge / experience of laboratory-work (ideally obtained from a GMP-environment)
• Experience of testing methodologies used for Respiratory e.g. HPLC testing

Preferred experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications (in relevant subject/discipline)
• Experience of sample preparation, including the use of balances and pH meters
• Experience with Empower software would be an advantage
• Experience with LIMS systems would be beneficial
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and Lean SIGMA
• Extensive experience of testing methodologies used for Respiratory e.g. Content Uniformity / Emitted Dose & Next Generator Impactor (NGI)

Benefits:

GSK offers a range of benefits to its employees, which include, but are not limited to: Competitive base Salary Annual bonus based on company performance Opportunities to partake in on the job training courses Opportunities to attend and participate in industry conferences Opportunities for support for professional development Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes Employee recognition programmes

Skills:

Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Risk Awareness, Testing Operations

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. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [e-mail] where you can also request a call. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide.

We are 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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 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. Find out more on our career site.