Process Technologist - 12 Month FTC/Secondment - Multiple Positions Available

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Pension plan

Shares and savings programme

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Barnard Castle is seeking a Process Technologist to support production with a focus on new product introductions, troubleshooting, and data-driven decision making. Work aligns with GMP and EHS standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role involves process design, optimisation, validation, and delivering projects across multiple priorities, while ensuring safety and quality compliance. A strong analytical mindset and collaborative teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals or biotech beneficial.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Design, Development and Improvement: design/manufacture processes for new products and optimise existing processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Process Validation: specify new process tech, support tech transfer and validation.
• Project Delivery: manage multiple priorities and deliver milestones.
• Operational Support: diagnose/resolving process issues using RCA and monitor performance.
• Quality Compliance: lead/assist in FMEAs, risk assessments, deviations, change controls and CAPA closures.
• Safety Compliance: ensure processes meet safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Process Design

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually. We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued, and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

As a Process Technologist, you will work as part of a team supporting the production area providing a technical service. This will involve provision of a New Production Introduction, troubleshooting, working on technical projects & supply of technical data. Your role will span work undertaken in the production environment. All work must be conducted in compliance with specified GMP and EHS standards. In this role you will…

• Process Design, Development and Improvement: Design and develop manufacturing processes for new products and optimise existing processes to improve efficiency and quality in line with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Process Validation: Input into the specification for new process technologies to enhance production capabilities. Work with R&D and global functions for the tech transfer and validation of processes.
• Project Delivery: Be able to manage a number of priorities and work in an agile way to deliver project milestones.
• Operational Support: Diagnose and resolve process-related issues using root cause analysis (RCA) techniques to minimise downtime and ensuring smooth production operations. Collect and analyse process data to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Quality Compliance: Lead or assist in FMEAs, risk assessments, deviations, change controls, and corrective and preventive action closures.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing processes adhere to safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors/Masters/PHD degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or another related field.
• Technical or industry experience within pharmaceuticals or biotechnologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with cGMP, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management and self-organisation skills.

Closing Date for Applications: 23rd November 2026 (COB)

Skills

• CMC Strategy
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Data Integrity
• Debate Moderation
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Problem Solving
• Process Optimization
• Project Leadership
• Risk Awareness
• Scientific Writing
• Technology Transfer

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.