Job description
Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Apr 2 2025
QC Bioassay Analyst
* Provide lab support for testing in Bioassay testing.
* The Job holder is responsible for the routine testing of In-process, Drug Substance, Drug Product, and stability samples for internally and externally manufactured Biopharm products. They are also responsible for ensuring that analytical tests are successfully transferred to the BioCTL, and method validation is performed where appropriate.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
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In this role you will:
* Maintain detailed laboratory records in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) through the use of controlled proforma or laboratory notebooks.
* Ensure that all records and test results are accurately prepared and checked, peer reviewed prior to submission for approval for authorisation and according to company, customer and regulatory requirements. Test samples utilising a range of biological or microbiological tests, in accordance with regulatory requirements and agreed schedules.
* Record deviations from the normal practice and out of specification/trend results appropriately and report them to the line manager; assist with investigations product and test anomalies.
* Facilitate the ordering of laboratory consumables to ensure efficient running of the laboratory and responsible for the safe storage and/or disposal of test samples, reference materials and reagents following set procedures. Responsible for the condition and maintenance of the laboratory equipment, ensuring records are maintained of any calibration, maintenance.
* Write, review and update SOPs and associated pro-forma used within the laboratory, prepare draft method of analysis and SOPs when new techniques are introduced in the area
* Participate in the validation of test methods and equipment used in analysis to meet regulatory requirements.
Why you?
Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
* Previous experience in analytical bioassay techniques is preferred.
* Has knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques and disciplines aligned to bioassays in the context of biopharmaceutical product release.
* Has an understanding of working to GMP and GLP compliance.
* Computer literate and competent in the use of corporate IT systems and Microsoft packages.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
* Has knowledge and understanding of biochemical techniques and analytical disciplines aligned to bioassays in the context of biopharmaceutical product release.
* Has an understanding of working to GMP and GLP compliance.
* Willing to be involved in working with a team as well as independently.
* Has a keen eye for detail.
* Is literate, numerate and computer literate.
* Has good planning and organising skills with ability for problem solving.
* Is able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers within laboratory
Other job related skills/background:
* Assist in the scheduling of work over a 3 to 6 month time span
* Plans and organises own and other team members workload over 1 week period
* Establish and implement short term priorities.
* Day to day planning of own work and completes tasks to deadlines as agreed with Laboratory Supervisor.
* Short horizon planning for OOS investigations.
* Ensure that EHS policies and procedures are adhered to and reviewed as required.
Closing Date for Applications – 04th April (EOB)
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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