GSK Microbiology Associate Scientist Vacancy – Apply Online
As a Quality Control Associate Scientist you will be responsible for performing laboratory testing according to approved test methods, SOP’s and GMP’s using equipment and instruments provided. This requires skills in the handling of laboratory equipment and materials and in the interpretation of data results. Assay are qualitative, quantitative and investigational in nature and are performed in compliance with USP, FDA and other regulatory body requirements. Compares results with specifications and documented. The Incumbent has a basic knowledge of fundamental technical and quality concepts
Job Title: Quality Control Associate Scientist
Location: Guayama, Puerto Rico, United States
Req Id: 302445
Basic Qualifications:
They are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals
- B.S. in Microbiology or related field
- Five years plus experience in a similar position within the Pharmaceutical industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
QC Chemical Laboratory Chemist License desired
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Performs analysis according to written procedures using equipment and instruments provided. Works with instruments of advanced and/or sophisticated nature under limited supervision. Executes basic equipment troubleshooting.
- Prepares laboratory solutions according to standard formulas to be used in assays and some instruments if so, required by procedures. Records data in an orderly manner following laboratory rules and SOP’s. Calculates results as required, compares results with specifications, and seeks further direction when these are not met.
- Standardizes laboratory solutions to be used in assays and some instruments if so, required by procedures.
- Train or assists in training new technicians in a specific task.
- Assists in or carry out work of an experimental nature while under limited supervision.
Enters test results in the Laboratory Information Management System and informs supervisor if any discrepancy is found. - Keeps records, metrics, and files up to date and assures that information is always available.
- Participate in laboratory investigations.
- Laboratory housekeeping when needed.
- Maintain standards, reagents, and solvents inventory updated.
- Generates and revises SOPs, change controls, deviation investigations, annual trending reports, and other reports as needed.
- Assists supervisor in the coordination of work schedules.
- Completes data verification and laboratory data approval. Approves or rejects, starting materials, packaging materials, intermediates, bulk, and finished products. Informs supervisor if any discrepancy is found.
- Supports the Company’s EHS Programs following established policies and trains in laboratory applicable EHS procedures and regulations that apply to specific job functions.
- Ensures that any waste (hazardous, non-hazardous, or special waste) generated as part of his/her responsibilities is handled in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and in accordance to establish SOP’s for handling waste.
Supports the reduction or elimination of potential health hazards in the site.
GSK Microbiology Associate Scientist
