QC Scientist

The QC Scientist will be responsible for testing drug product and drug substance samples for release, stability, and in-process, sampling, testing, and releasing raw materials for production use and performing environmental monitoring of the production areas.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:Perform and train others on testing of laboratory samples (raw materials, drug product, drug substance, in-process, water, etc) utilizing various microbiological techniques and assays including Environmental Monitoring, Bioburden,and Endotoxin (see Section C for details).Prepare laboratory samples for analysis and prepares laboratory standards and solutions.Perform sampling and laboratory testing of raw materials for quality disposition in support of manufacturing operations, technical transfers, and special studies within the product supply chain. Manage samples and associated documentation for duration of sample lifecycle, both physically and electronically.Author and Participate in laboratory investigations.Author, review, and revise SOP’s and support Electronic Notebook template development (testing electronic lab notebook templates, author user requirement specifications, etc)Reviews and approves laboratory data.Performs routine departmental GMP activities (lab instrument calibrations, preventive maintenance, audits, work orders, etc)Support analytical and instrument lifecycle, technical transfer, and/or validationLaboratory upkeep, maintenance, and continuous improvement (5S, routine equipment/glassware cleaning, etc)Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline2+ years of experience in a laboratory environmentPreferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Biopharmaceutical testing experience is preferred, ability to learn various techniques and assays. Assays include (but not limited to) – pH, Appearance, Osmolality, Moisture, CGE, ELISA, cIEF, Bioassay, SEC, SPR, Protein Concentration, HPLC/UPLC, PCR, Colorimetric Titrations, FTIR, TOC, Conductivity, Wet Chemistry.Microbiological assays include (but not limited to) Bioburden, Endotoxin, Environmental Monitoring, Growth Promotion, Biological Indicators, Disinfectant Efficacy.System experience preferred – SAP/ERP, LES, LES-EM, Webstatistica, etc. Experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerpointWorking knowledge of cGXP, ICH guidelines, FDA, USP/EP/JP and data integrity guidelines and regulations#LI-GSKSkillsData Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Risk Awareness, Testing OperationsPlease visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. 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GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - King of PrussiaType: Full time