Laboratory Scientist – part time 22.5 Max hours per week

Job Description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive performance. Our network of 37 manufacturing sites delivered 1.7billion packs of medicines and 409million vaccine doses in 2024.

Position Summary

You will perform compliant laboratory testing to ensure product quality and safety, working closely with manufacturing, quality and technical teams. The role offers opportunities to grow technical and leadership skills and contributes directly to GSK’s mission of advancing science, technology and talent to fight disease.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine analytical tests on raw materials, following approved procedures.
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment to keep data reliable.
• Record, interpret and report accurate results using laboratory information systems.
• Support investigations, deviations and corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Train colleagues on methods, systems and good laboratory practice to build team capability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that reduce waste and improve lab efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• HND, HNC, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline, or relevant practical laboratory experience.
• Experience in an analytical laboratory within a regulated environment.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and good laboratory practice.
• Experience working with laboratory information systems and accurate data recording.
• Ability to follow procedures precisely and to work independently when required.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience with HPLC, GC or other chromatography techniques.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory expectations.
• Experience participating in quality systems, audits or laboratory method validation.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.

Closing Date: 19th July 2026 (COB).

Working pattern and location: this is a part time role, working up to 3 days per week at the Irvine site, United Kingdom. Working hours are 06 30 and 08 30 Monday Friday. The role is not remote or hybrid.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.