Microbiological Technologist - 12 Month FTC

Job Overview

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site in County Durham. The site uses industry 4.0 state of the art equipment to support new product introductions and volume increases. GSK's flagship products generate about £2 bn in annual revenue.

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Position

Microbiological Technologist - Microbiology QC labs

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non routine microbiology quality testing following Good Laboratory Practice and local procedures.
• Record, analyse and report results clearly and accurately to support batch release decisions.
• Support laboratory investigations for out of precision / out of specification results and deviations for microbiological results.
• Contribute to laboratory improvement projects and use GPS principles including Process Performance Management, Problem Solving and 5S to enhance efficiency and quality performance.
• Coach and train colleagues in routine testing and working safely.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring labs and systems are audit ready at all times.

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant scientific qualification such as BSc (Hons) in Microbiology, Applied Biosciences or equivalent, or an accredited laboratory vocational qualification.
• Practical experience of using aseptic techniques and working in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong record keeping and a data integrity mindset with experience using laboratory documentation and IT systems, e.g. LIFT, SAP, VQD.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety rules.
• This role is on site in the United Kingdom and requires working in a laboratory setting during standard site hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in pharmaceutical microbiology or working to Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Core microbiology skills, including microbial limit testing, filtration techniques, sterility testing and endotoxin testing.
• Experience supporting investigations, root cause analysis and corrective / preventative actions.
• Experience contributing to internal audits or regulatory inspections.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and ability to solve problems and identify improvements.

Working Arrangements

This role is on site at Barnard Castle in the United Kingdom. You will work with colleagues across Quality, Engineering, Production and Technical teams. We support learning on the job, mentoring and project opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage requests for reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Closing Date for Applications

25th March 2026 (COB)

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