Laboratory Scientist - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

GSK; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Laboratory Scientist in Irvine, Scotland, responsible for conducting product testing and validating results. The role requires adhering to GMP and GLP standards, maintaining analytical equipment, and actively participating in continuous improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a scientific discipline and technical knowledge of analytical science. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits, including healthcare programmes and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and experience of analytical science.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP and regulatory issues.
• Experience with lab note completion and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Sample, test, report and validate final products.
• Operate according to GMP and GLP standards.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Analytical science knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Inter-departmental teamwork

Education

HND Level or equivalent

Degree in appropriate scientific discipline

Job description

Laboratory Scientist

To complete the required product testing in a safe and compliant way to ensure the analysis generates

In this role you will

• 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 elevate 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
• Pension plan membership
• Shares and savings programme
• Hybrid working model: optimal balance between remote and in-office work

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.