Laboratory Scientist – part time 22.5 Max hours per week Part-time

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Position Summary You will perform compliant laboratory testing to ensure product quality and safety. You will work closely with colleagues across manufacturing, quality and technical teams. We value practical problem-solving, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers clear opportunities to grow technical and leadership skills while contributing directly to GSK's mission of uniting science, technology and talent to 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:

• Carry out routine analytical tests on raw materials, following approved procedures.
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment to keep data reliable.
• Record, interpret and report accurate results using laboratory information systems.
• Support investigations, deviations and corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Train colleagues on methods, systems and good laboratory practice to build team capability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that reduce waste and improve lab efficiency.

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

• HND, HNC, Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline, or relevant practical laboratory experience.
• Experience in an analytical laboratory within a regulated environment.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and good laboratory practice.
• Experience working with laboratory information systems and accurate data recording.
• Ability to follow procedures precisely and to work independently when required.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively across teams.

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

• Degree in Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience with HPLC, GC or other chromatography techniques.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory expectations.
• Experience participating in quality systems, audits or laboratory method validation.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.

Working pattern and location This is a part time role, working up to 3 days per week. This role is site-based in the United Kingdom at the Irvine site. Working pattern is 0630-1430 and 0830-1630 Monday – Friday. The role is not remote or hybrid.

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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

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