Laboratory Analyst (1 year contract)

Job Purpose

• To assist the Analytical Chemist / Microbiologist to ensure that all utilities (water, environmental and compressed gas), process raw materials, factory samples, intermediates and final products are analysed and the results recorded in full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and regulatory requirements that meets the defined quality standards. 
  
• In addition, provide analytical support for non-order fulfilment activities required for the resolution of process and method problems / issues, and the introduction of new measurement technologies and analytical tests.
  
• To lead, schedule and test Value Stream specific raw materials, process intermediates, final product, non-routine samples and ENVOPS in accordance to written procedures and methods.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure that all raw materials / factory samples / intermediates / final products / utilities microbiological monitoring / non-order fulfillment and NCE fulfillment activities are analyzed and tested according to the stipulated quality requirements so as to provide accurate test results for correct usage decisions.

2. Ensure that all instruments are in good working order, reagents and reference standards within expiry and that documents meet regulatory standards.

3. Operate the relevant computer applications that are related to the laboratory functions, such as Corporate ERP System, LIMS, Empower and other network operating systems, as required to ensure completion of Corporate ERP System transactions.

• Use the appropriate documentation system for the activities being carried out
• Ensure training records keep up to date.

4. Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping in the laboratory.

5. Ensure a safe working environment in the laboratory and perform 6S inspection.

Key Requirement

• GCE ‘O’ or ‘A’ Level in relevant subjects and/or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology or Applied Chemistry
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an analytical environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Open to fresh graduates
• Must be open to 12-hour shift work pattern
• Good knowledge of GMP and GLP
• Good knowledge of analytical techniques, equipment capabilities and operational needs
• Good knowledge of microbiological testing
• Understanding product specification and method of analysis
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
• CDS, LIMS and Corporate ERP System knowledge
• Investigation procedure
• Good communication skills
• Good teamwork
• People management skills (SLA and SLA3)
• Problem solving skills (Troubleshooting skills)
• Internal customer management skills

Skills

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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