Microbiology Lab Associate: Environmental Monitoring

gsk; Ware; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking an Associate Microbiologist for our Ware R&D site. The role is on‑site only, performing environmental and water monitoring, routine microbiology and investigations to support product development and quality activities.

You will work with scientists, quality and manufacturing colleagues, maintaining data integrity and following safety and regulatory practices while advancing laboratory methods and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science or related life sciences subject or equivalent
• Practical lab experience with basic microbiological methods, environmental monitoring and water testing
• Good written and verbal communication and ability to plan workload and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safe lab practice and accurate data recording

Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental monitoring and water system sampling/testing for non‑sterile pilot plant
• Perform microbial identifications using Gram stain, biochemical tests and MALDI‑TOF typing
• Perform growth promotion testing of culture media and maintain culture collections
• Record results accurately, maintain data integrity, and raise out‑of‑spec results to senior staff
• Support investigations into atypical or out‑of‑spec results and contribute to corrective actions
• Maintain laboratory equipment, stock control and safe working practices
• May support routine microbiological tests such as bioburden, endotoxin testing for in‑process and finished products

Skills

Bacteriology

Drug Discovery Process

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Quality Control

Microbiology

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/Life Sciences

Tools

MALDI-TOF

LIMS

Job description

GSK is seeking an Associate Microbiologist for our Ware R&D site. The role is on‑site only, performing environmental and water monitoring, routine microbiology and investigations to support product development and quality activities.

You will work with scientists, quality and manufacturing colleagues, maintaining data integrity and following safety and regulatory practices while advancing laboratory methods and technologies.