Job description Posted 12 December 2018

Description:

Quality Lab Analyst

Job Purpose The Quality team exists to deliver effective and efficient services in the area of Quality to the GSK Montrose site.

The Quality Laboratory team exists to manage operational quality laboratory activities for the GSK Montrose site in a compliant, lean and effective way.

The purpose of the Quality Analyst role is to ensure that i) day-to-day and routine analysis is completed in an effective and timely manner ii) interface with other parts of the Quality Directorate to ensure that there is a smooth and efficient flow of products from the site iii) to support interfaces with other GSK Montrose Departments to ensure that they are effective for all parties iv) significant quality or compliance issues are escalated through the appropriate management lines and/or management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To work as part of a high-performing team and is responsible for carrying out routine analysis on IPC, raw materials, manufactured and stability samples using classical and chromatographic techniques as appropriate.
  • To provide an effective analytical service for the analysis of non-routine samples and to assist in the troubleshooting of production problems.
  • To be actively involved in activities that are required for the effective running of the Quality laboratory.

Activities include, but are not limited to

  • the review and preparation of procedures e.g. LSOPs, validation reviews and OE improvement activities.
  • To work to current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) in a highly regulated environment, following the defined procedures (LSOPs).
  • Required to be actively involved in various audit teams e.g. GMP, housekeeping and safety and self inspection audits.
  • Required to carry out SAP activities. Involved in supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) and OE initiatives in the laboratory. Involved in training staff in the analytical techniques in the department.
  • To proactively support Visual Factory excellence activities at the GSK Montrose site.
  • To support the Quality Shared Services, especially the Quality Analytical Shared Service, as directed by the Quality Laboratory Leader with the aim of ensuring the highest level of performance for GSK Montrose and Primary Supply.
  • To support other analysis at GSK Montrose as directed by the Quality Laboratory Leader
Key accountabilities of the role are :

  • To work as part of a team and is responsible for carrying out routine analysis on IPC, raw materials, manufactured and stability samples using classical and chromatographic techniques as appropriate.
  • Resolving quality issues that are disrupting the smooth and efficient operation of the Quality laboratory, Directorate or GSK Montrose site.
  • To actively support the Quality Directorate in continuous improvement processes for simplifying quality and related processes, including issues associated with analysis.
  • To actively support the interface with the Quality Shared Services and other on-site departments for the mutual benefit of the Quality Laboratory

Additional information about the process

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply.