GlaxoSmithKline Looking for Senior Manufacturing Associate at Cambridge, MA  Full Time

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.

We’re seeking a motivated individual capable of performing manufacturing processes following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) within a cleanroom environment. Reporting to the department manager and working on a shift of 12+ individuals, the individual will be expected to demonstrate expertise and breadth of knowledge in operating automated systems, setting up and using single use pharmaceutical systems (mixing, filtration, homogenization), following written procedures (SOPs), performing in process testing (pH, conductivity testing, weighing), and conducting routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility and equipment in a clean controlled state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with set-up and operates new complex processing equipment
• Identify and propose solutions to complex problems
• Act in a leading and/or SME capacity for equipment / process operations and may perform supervisory role in the absence of immediate supervisor
• May assist with recruiting activities
• May interact with outside agency inspectors
• Demonstrates independent project management
• Drafts, revises, reviews and may own complex documents (i.e. Batch Records, Form Preps)

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

• HS Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ experience in GMP manufacturing production

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s degree or biotech certificate
• Facilitation and demonstration skills
• Basic knowledge of CFRs and regulatory trends
• Independent collaboration with outside resources
• More advanced knowledge / proficiency with business software (i.e. Excel, Visio) and industry systems (LIMS, ERP)

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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