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Facilities Wastewater Treatment Operator

GSK
Marietta, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026

Basic Introduction:


We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary:


You will support and improve facility operations by your knowledge and experience of wastewater treatment applications, working principles of wastewater treatment, environmental technology, lab best practices, sample collection & analysis. You will work with operations, safety, contractors, and engineers to keep us compliant. We value candidates who are practical, curious, and calm under pressure. This role offers growth, the chance to solve real problems, and direct impact on our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for wastewater plant objectives and testing (chemical, organic, biological), including sample collection, sample preparation and submission, and submitting regulatory compliance reports.

  • Act as the facility subject matter expert for wastewater systems including; reviewing check sheets, controlled documents and maintain technical reference materials to ensure all regulatory compliance.

  • Represent wastewater operations in regulatory audits, support deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change control management.

  • Plan, coordinate and execute shutdowns and mid-level projects, ensuring resources meet schedules, regulations, and safety standards; Write HECP's/HECA's where applicable.

  • Respond to on call to emergencies and maintenance malfunctions, coordinate daily priorities, and adapt plans for supply or personnel changes.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex operational problems; provide technical guidance to other trades and cross-functional teams.

  • Schedule and manage outside contractors; create work orders and issue work permits; escort contractors; deliver contractor safety training.

  • Maintain required SCADA system, SAP and Veeva accesses; ensure all documentation (logbooks, permits, work orders) is complete and accurate.

  • Ensure safety policy adherence and safe work practices, work order compliance, and training requirements. Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance plans, and safety documentation.

Basic Qualifications:


We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

  • Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification is required from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

  • 5 years of experience as a wastewater plant operator in a commercial or industrial environment with experience working in lab environments. Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.

  • High school, technical diploma, or equivalent technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to troubleshoot and a general mechanical aptitude.Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and SAP. Familiarity with good manufacturing practice, safety and regulatory requirements.

  • Strong written skills for creating procedures, specifications, and maintenance plans.


Work Arrangements:


This position is completely an on-site role and will also require you to be on call for one or two weekends a month.

How to apply:


If you are excited about making facilities safer and more reliable, and about growing your skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short note describing how your experience aligns to this role and what you want to achieve at GSK.

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Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

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 purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at -usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that 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 (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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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/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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