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Laboratory Scientist - part time 22.5 Max hours per week
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Laboratory Scientist - part time 22.5 Max hours per week
GSK – Laboratory Technician (Irvine, UK)
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
- 409 million vaccine doses
in 2024, to positively impact the health of millions of people.
Our supply chain is not just core to our operations – it’s vital for bringing our innovations to patients quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
Technology transforms how we manufacture medicines and vaccines. By leveraging smart manufacturing technologies—including robotics, digital solutions, and artificial intelligence—we increase speed, quality, and supply scale. We seek the best minds and capabilities to support our mission in developing complex products.
Position Summary
This role involves compliant laboratory testing to ensure product quality and safety. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across manufacturing, quality, and technical teams.
We value:
- Practical problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous improvement
This role offers growth opportunities for your technical and leadership skills, enabling you to contribute directly to GSK’s mission: uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease.
Responsibilities
This role provides key activities to progress your career. It includes the following:
- Carry out routine analytical tests on raw materials, following approved procedures.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure data reliability.
- 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.
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Requirements
Basic Qualifications
GSK seeks professionals with the following required skills and qualifications:
- 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 work independently when required.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively across teams.
Preferred Qualifications
The following experience and attributes are desirable:
- Degree in Chemistry or a 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.
Closing Date
19th July 2026 (COB)
Working Pattern and Location
- Part-time role: up to 3 days per week.
- Site-based in the United Kingdom at the Irvine site.
- Working hours:
- 0630–1430 or 0830–1630, Monday–Friday.
- The role is not remote or hybrid.
Why GSK?
Our mission: Uniting 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, and build a growing company where people can thrive.
How We Deploy Our Science:
- Innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines.
- Focus on four therapeutic areas:
- Respiratory, immunology, and inflammation
- Oncology
- HIV
- Infectious diseases
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GSK’s commitment:
- Creating an inclusive environment where employees flourish and focus on what matters most.
- Our values: being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and doing the right thing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSK affirms equal treatment for all qualified applicants without distinctions such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or protection under any federal/state/local law.
Flexible Working Culture
Flexibility is integral to GSK’s culture. Those seeking flexibility are encouraged to discuss opportunities with our hiring team directly.
Assistance for Candidates
If you need adjustments during recruitment (e.g., to demonstrate capability), contact: UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. However, non-adjustment inquiries will not receive support via this channel.
For queries, a Recruitment FAQ guide is available.
Important Notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses/agencies for posted vacancies—prior written authorization is required.
US Licensed Healthcare Professions
If you are a licensed US Healthcare Professional (or defined by state law), GSK must comply with US Transparency requirements. Interview expenses may trigger reporting.
For details, visit CMS' Open Payments Data.
Our Special Purpose
GSK unites science, technology, and talent to construct a better future: getting ahead of illness to positively impact populations and deliver growing, sustainable value for shareholders.
Described by our ambition: "Ahead Together".
For more information, visit our [career site].
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