GMP Lab Analyst: Quality & Stability Testing

GSK; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK invites applications for a Lab Analyst to ensure quality compliance across finished products, raw materials, and stability testing in a regulated lab environment. The role emphasizes GMP/GLP adherence, method verification, and data integrity while supporting EHS initiatives and training programs.

Candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related discipline with 1–2 years of pharma QC experience; proficiency in LIMS/SAP and instrument software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in applied chemistry, chemistry, industrial chemistry or related discipline.
• 1–2 years in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory or similar regulated environment.
• Fundamental understanding of pharmaceutical quality control, analytical techniques and GMP/GLP principles.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments and stability/validation testing.
• Familiarity with EHS requirements for laboratory operations and hazardous waste management.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to contribute to SOP/method updates and quality initiatives.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications; willingness to learn LIMS/SAP and instrument software.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyse representative samples of finished product, intermediate product, raw materials, stability and trace/CLV to enable timely release by Lab Operations.
• Perform routine and non-routine testing, including stability and validation samples, interpret results and escalation OOS/OOT in line with GMP and site procedures.
• Support the management of the Stability Programme, ensuring on-time testing, data review and maintenance of stability records.
• Maintain inventory, proper handling, labelling and disposition of reference standards and control materials, including management after expiry as per SOPs.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, GLP and laboratory safety requirements; actively participate in EHS activities, risk assessments and continuous safety improvements.
• Contribute to testing of new products and product development samples, including method verification/validation where required.
• Participate in and deliver mandatory OJT / GMP training; maintain personal training compliance.
• Support preparation, review and revision of SOPs, testing standards and methods to ensure documents remain current and compliant with GMP.
• Use standard computer software and laboratory informatics systems (e.g. LIMS, SAP, instrument software) for data entry, reporting and instrument operation.
• Manage destruction of analysed product materials and hazardous chemical waste in line with EHS and GMP requirements.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by line management in support of business and quality objectives.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Education

Bachelor’s in Applied Chemistry

Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry related discipline

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Instrument Software

Job description

GSK invites applications for a Lab Analyst to ensure quality compliance across finished products, raw materials, and stability testing in a regulated lab environment. The role emphasizes GMP/GLP adherence, method verification, and data integrity while supporting EHS initiatives and training programs.

Candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related discipline with 1–2 years of pharma QC experience; proficiency in LIMS/SAP and instrument software is preferred.