We are looking to fill a new Associate Analytical Scientist position (2 years contract) in the GSK Global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Analytical Science Asia Hub. As an Associate Analytical Scientist in the Asia Hub, you are part of the Global Analytical Science team encompassing analytical scientists and materials science experts covering 3 modalities (small molecule, large molecule and vaccines) in the Global Supply Chain (GSC). In this role, you will focus on analytical testing and the generation of characterization packages to support process development and launch of new vaccines intermediates and products, whilst ensuring all experimental work and documentation are carried out in accordance with appropriate Quality and EHS standards. You will also have opportunities to support the introduction and qualification of new analytical equipment, analytical method development, troubleshooting, validation, and transfer.
Analytical Testing and Competency
Deliver planned testing with minimal supervision that is aligned with business priorities, including setting up analytical equipment and methods, to support non-routine characterization and comparability assessments of drug substances and intermediates to support new and established vaccines products. Develop technical competence across core analytical techniques and support the introduction of new analytical technologies.
Analytical Equipment Management
Qualification and lifecycle maintenance (including preventive maintenance/ calibration and performance verification checks) of analytical equipment to appropriate analytical standards aligned with data criticality. Ensure robustness and reliability of analytical equipment in line with GMP and data management principles, mitigating data integrity risks. Demonstrate effective ownership of assigned equipment ensuring timely resolution of issues and maintaining appropriate compliance. Anticipate and address potential problems with equipment or supplies.
Data Lifecycle Management
Ensure thorough, complete and accurate documentation of all laboratory procedures and data, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, protocols, reports, laboratory notebooks, technical memos, raw data and risk assessments. Maintain compliance to GMP, GLP, data integrity and housekeeping requirements ensuring data traceability and easy retrieval.
Data-Driven Decision Making and Recommendations
Generate, compile, analyze and communicate experimental results through written reports and presentations to support new process development, material and process changes/ improvements to drive high impact, data-driven decision making, improving right first-time performance, product quality, robustness, cost savings and manufacturability.
Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Carry out troubleshooting related to analytical equipment and methods, ensuring timely resolution with effective corrective and preventive actions to minimize business impact and keep projects on track.
Laboratory Management, Safety and Sustainability
Support laboratory infrastructural and maintenance activities and environmental health, safety and sustainability (EHSS) activities. Ensure a safe laboratory working environment and inspection readiness of the laboratory through management monitoring (MM)/ independent business monitoring (IBM) inspections, regular safety GEMBA(s) and risk assessments for all analytical activities carried out. Execute tasks with high quality and ensure compliance with EHS requirements, contributing to department EHS programs and initiatives.
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
At least a degree in Pharmacy, Analytical Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry/ Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
Able to learn quickly and carry out laboratory experiments independently with minimal supervision
Prior hands-on experience in an analytical environment in an academic environment or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following analytical techniques will be advantageous: Chromatographic techniques e.g. high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle light scattering (SEC-MALS), gas chromatography (GC), chemi-luminesence techniques, analysis of biomolecular interactions by bio-layer interferometry, spectrophotometric techniques and colorimetric assays, dynamic light scattering and lowry assay.
Enjoy working in a laboratory environment and thrive in activities and tasks related to analytical testing, analytical method development, troubleshooting, optimization, problem solving and root cause analysis under time pressure, to meet business needs and project implementation timelines.
Excellent communication skills at all levels, both written (e.g. technical writing for reports and experimental write-ups) and verbal, including data presentations to stakeholders and for escalations of issues.
Possess a continuous improvement mindset and be able to support improvement initiatives.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite 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, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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