QC Specialist I

The QC Specialist I, will perform routine QC laboratory activities to support the manufacture and release of products and incoming materials. Understand test equipment and scientific principles of methods within the scope of their responsibility.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.  These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Perform testing following written methodologies and report results which are clear, defensible and right the first time.  Demonstrate awareness of the scientific principles and method validation for the assays which they perform.
• Support non-routine tests, studies or projects
• Support the qualification, operation and scheduled maintenance of laboratory equipment, including automated and computerized systems and assure they remain in a functional, validated state.  Escalate issues associated with equipment and assays as required.
• Understand and comply with current GMP regulations and quality systems.  Promotes a quality mindset in every action, every day by routinely communicating concerns, issues and best practices.
• Accountable for supporting QC and site operations, communicating in a positive, professional manner, supporting operational excellence principles and supporting and implementing management decisions
• Responsible for application of GSK safety and environmental guidelines and identification, escalation and prevention of safety issues.  Duties may include minimal handling of hazardous waste from laboratory activities to satellite storage areas. Annual training on area-specific hazardous waste handling is required. This training satisfies annual RCRA training requirement for large quantity generators and is part of the site’s RCRA compliance program.
• Assist in maintaining area of responsibility in a state of inspection readiness
• Performs other departmental duties as assigned by management

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer skills and knowledge; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. 
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills

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Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

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 place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered