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Process Technician

Closing Date for Applications: 16th May (COB)

In Global Supply Chain we make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 2.3 billion packs of medicines and doses of vaccines in 2022.

We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst continuing to deliver across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together.

The purpose of the Process Technician role is:

To carry out plant operations for the manufacture final products; on a 3 x 3 shift pattern

The role will report to the Shift Team Leader.

In this role you will

• Operating processes normally restricted to one operational area encompassing two production streams and will be required to carry out ‘on the job’ training in all elements of the processes.
• Work as part of a team to perform a full range of operations including but not limited to batching, transfer of solvents filtration, drying, offloading, sampling, CIPs, in-process checks such as PH & particulate analysis etc.
• Preparation of plant for engineers including but not limited to washing out for entry, isolation of solvent lines for repairs to pumps, valves, flow meters, etc in accordance with the site permit to work system
• Maintaining the work area including general housekeeping ensuring audit readiness.
• Ensuring correct use and completion of batch log sheets in accordance with relevant procedures & current Good Documentation Practices (cGDP).
• Carry out general task, initiating unexpected condition forms and providing support to assist with Quality and environment health & safety (EHS) investigations.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Excellent literacy and communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• A high level of awareness of EHS requirements including the ability to identify risks and proactively encourage the ‘Living Safety’ culture of the site
• Compliance with cGMP requirements

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Expected to adapt to technological advances to remain compliant with new plant and processes
• Expected to attend training in line with MyLearning curricula and associated role specific development programmes

ZSC Divestment

The ZSC Business has been sold to an external company. It is GSK’s proposal to close its ZSC manufacturing operations once the technology transfer to the buyer is complete and the Manufacturing and Supply Agreement has come to an end. At this time, and in the absence of any other alternative, GSK would be proposing to close the ZSC sites. GSK would explore all options for retraining, supporting employees who might be at the risk of redundancy.

During the expected 2-4 years duration, the successful candidate will be able to make a significant impact at ZSC and GSK. Whilst working at GSK you will be able to enjoy the excellent standard company benefits. You will also be able to utilise the ZSC Retraining and Development programme to identify and fund upskilling towards your future career ambition. In addition to this, there is an employee retention scheme which offers further financial bonuses for working within the business.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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