QC Scientist

GSK; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK US is seeking a scientist to test and release materials supporting safe, effective medicines. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and technical teams to ensure compliance and data integrity.

This on-site role offers hands-on lab work, routine wet chemistry and microbiology techniques, environmental monitoring, and involvement in investigations and corrective actions. The position emphasizes attention to detail, documentation, and cross-functional communication to help deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Biology) or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in a regulated (GxP/cGMP) environment.
• Hands-on experience with routine wet chemistry or microbiology techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate lab records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends or off-shift coverage as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and train others on testing laboratory samples (raw materials, in-process, product, water) using chemical, biochemical, and microbiological methods.
• Prepare samples, standards, and solutions and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, bioburden, and endotoxin testing as required.
• Manage sample lifecycle and associated documentation, both physical and electronic.
• Lead and participate in laboratory investigations, data review, and corrective actions.
• Support instrument lifecycle activities, validations, technical transfers, and routine lab upkeep.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Lean Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Biology

Tools

LIMS

LES

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Office

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.

Position Summary

You will test and release materials that support safe, effective medicines. You will work across manufacturing, quality, and technical teams. We value curiosity, practical problem solving, and clear communication. This role offers growth through hands‑on lab work, technical projects, and contributions that align with our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Perform and train others on testing laboratory samples (raw materials, in-process, product, water) using chemical, biochemical, and microbiological methods.
• Prepare samples, standards, and solutions and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, bioburden, and endotoxin testing as required.
• Manage sample lifecycle and associated documentation, both physical and electronic.
• Lead and participate in laboratory investigations, data review, and corrective actions.
• Support instrument lifecycle activities, validations, technical transfers, and routine lab upkeep.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Biology.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in a regulated (GxP/cGMP) environment.
• Hands‑on experience with routine wet chemistry or microbiology techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate lab records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends or off‑shift coverage as required.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with biopharmaceutical testing methods (HPLC/UPLC, ELISA, CGE, SEC, PCR, protein concentration assays).
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring, bioburden, endotoxin, and disinfectant efficacy testing.
• Experience with laboratory and quality systems (LIMS, LES, SAP/ERP) and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of cGxP, ICH guidelines, data integrity expectations, and compendial standards.
• Experience supporting analytical method transfers, instrument qualification, or validations.
• Prior experience in continuous improvement activities and good laboratory housekeeping practices.

Work Model and Location

This position is on‑site at a United States facility. Some roles may require occasional off‑shift or weekend coverage. Please check the specific posting for exact site location and shift details.

Inclusion

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and grow.

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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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.