Job Title: Production Chemist
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 and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position Summary
You will support production activities in our manufacturing site in India. You will carry out laboratory and production chemistry tasks to ensure safe and consistent product quality. You will work closely with operators, quality, and engineering teams to troubleshoot, investigate deviations, and improve processes. We value curious, careful, and collaborative people who want to grow their skills and make a real difference. This role offers hands-on technical learning, clear career progression, and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Prepare, sample and test chemical solutions and intermediates following approved procedures.
- Operate and support production chemical processes, including reagent preparation and process monitoring.
- Record and maintain accurate batch and laboratory documentation to meet regulatory and quality expectations.
- Investigate process deviations and non-conformances, and support corrective actions with clear, factual reporting.
- Support equipment cleaning, changeovers and basic preventive maintenance to maintain production readiness.
- Work with colleagues to identify and implement simple process improvements that increase safety, quality or efficiency.
Why You?
Work arrangement
This is an on-site role in India. You must be available to work assigned shifts and occasional overtime.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Diploma or degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or related field.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing laboratory environment.
- Practical experience with routine wet-chemistry techniques and basic analytical testing.
- Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Comfortable working in a regulated production environment and following safety rules.
- Willingness to work shifts and perform physical tasks, including lifting moderate loads.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related technical discipline.
- Experience with process chemistry, scale-up, or production support in a regulated industry.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and laboratory documentation systems.
- Basic knowledge of analytical instruments such as pH meters, balances, titration equipment, or spectrophotometers.
- Experience using production or quality systems and digital tools for data entry.
- Practical problem-solving skills and experience in continuous improvement activities.
Skills and traits we value
- Clear, direct communication and good teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and consistent record keeping.
- Practical mindset with a willingness to learn new techniques.
- Commitment to safety and quality in every task.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
If this role fits your skills and ambitions, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a short note about why you are interested. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who may not meet every preferred requirement to apply.
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.
Inclusion at GSK:
As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.
Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.
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