Assistant QC Scientist

Biopharma Careers; Zebulon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK has an on-site quality control laboratory in the United States seeking detail-oriented professionals to perform analytical and microbiological testing. You will work with the lab team to generate accurate data, maintain instruments, and ensure GMP compliance while supporting sample management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualified candidates may hold a high school diploma with relevant experience or a science degree, and should be proficient with lab instrumentation and

Qualifications

• We seek candidates with GMP laboratory experience and basic lab practices.
• Experience handling instrumentation and proper documentation is required.
• Degree requirements and GMP knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical and microbiological testing of materials, packaging, finished products, and environmental samples.
• Record, review and report data clearly using established docs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab instruments and calibrations.
• Follow GMP and quality system procedures to ensure compliance.
• Support sample management including receipt, labeling, storage and disposal.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and training of colleagues.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Education

High school diploma + 2 years experience or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or related science

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV

Microbiology equipment

LIS/CDS (lab information systems)

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

You will perform and support quality control testing to ensure our products meet regulatory and company standards. You will work closely with laboratory team members, supervisors, and other departments to generate accurate, reliable data. We value candidates who are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. This role offers hands-on lab experience, clear career progression, and the chance to contribute to work that helps get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Perform routine analytical and microbiological testing of raw materials, packaging, finished products, and environmental samples following approved methods.
• Record, review and report test data clearly and accurately using established documentation practices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and support instrument calibrations and maintenance.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and quality system procedures to support compliance.
• Support sample management, including receipt, labeling, storage and disposal of samples.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and projects and assist with training colleagues when needed.

Why You?

This role is on-site at a GSK laboratory location in the United States. Candidates should expect to work primarily on-site, with any hybrid arrangements noted during the interview process. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and encourage those who want to build a career in quality control to apply.

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• High school diploma plus two years of relevant pharmaceutical, laboratory, or manufacturing experience, or an associate degree in a relevant science.
• Hands-on experience with GMP laboratory techniques or instrumentation.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and sample handling.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or related physical science.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment with good manufacturing practice knowledge.
• Familiarity with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV, or microbiology equipment.
• Experience using laboratory information systems or chromatography data systems.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot basic instrument issues.
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects or continuous improvement activities.
• Ability to follow written procedures and adhere to good documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting results and collaborating with team members.

Skills

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

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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.

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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.