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 an impressive scale, producing over 1.7 billion packs of medicine and 767 vaccine doses in 2021.

We continue to modernize, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery 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.

GSK is currenting looking for Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associates II to join our team in Rockville, MD.

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

Possesses expertise and functional knowledge of the following areas and ability to perform the activity with minimal guidance and producing quality results:

• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols and batch records/logbooks to safely perform process operations and document compliantly with good documentation and data integrity practices.
• Perform the set-up, operation, cleaning and break-down of process equipment.
• Perform sampling procedures on various analytical instruments to analyze cell culture, solution and/or product concentration characteristics. Operate Filter integrity devices to confirm the integrity of filters pre and post use.
• Perform process operations, equipment and instrument monitoring and trending to enable proactive identification of issues to escalate and correct with applicable departments.
• Follow all related safety policies and procedures and put safety first by playing an active role in identifying and correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Basic understanding and knowledge of the following areas and ability to perform the activity with some supervisory guidance:

• Knowledge and application of standard ERP processes in M-ERP following global and local procedures.
• Knowledge and skill required to manage and use automation and emerging digital platforms.
• Ability to choose a type of communication that is most effective in a given situation.
• The ability to provide on the job training for manufacturing tasks.

General familiarity with the following areas:

• Build positive relationships with others and conduct negotiation to establish win/win solutions.
• Ability to articulate production equipment and / or manufacturing process problems to ensure accurate and detailed communication.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

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Why you?

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associates II Basic Qualifications:

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

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 years of directly related manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Ability to work shifts that cover a 24/7 production operation
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associates II Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Art / Associates Degree in biological sciences, chemical sciences, engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Must be able to follow detailed processing instructions as well as accurately documenting any necessary information
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team

Why GSK?

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 organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 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 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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Pharma Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rockville, MD 20850 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person