GSK is currently looking for an Associate Microbiologist to join our team in Upper Merion, PA. In this role, the Microbiologist performs quality testing for In process and bulk biopharmaceutical ingredients, finished biopharmaceutical products.  Reviews and revise SOP’s when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge in cGMP and other regulations in order to assure laboratory compliance.
• Revise SOPs.
• Initiate and resolves quality investigations for excursions relating to routine laboratory testing.
• May supports Change Controls and CAPAs
• Perform routine testing, documents and reports results while following validated procedures for raw materials, in process samples, utilities / environmental monitoring and validation testing under the assigned direction of the supervisor or designee.
• Complete verification for environmental monitoring, In process samples and utilities.
• Assist with the execution of validation protocols and reports.
• Routinely utilize SAP/MERPs, LES, and LES EM for data entry.
• Complete monthly work orders.
• Laboratory upkeep and maintenance (5S, routine equipment/glassware cleaning, autoclave, etc

Schedule is 1st Shift, Tues-Sat.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

• BS in science field
• Experience with laboratory testing necessary to execute job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Good communication skills
• Works well in a team environment as well as ability to work independently.
• Make sound compliant decisions when needed.
• Experience with Excel, Word Flexible work schedule
• Role requires weekend and off-shift coverage

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