GSK

QC Chromatography Senior Scientist

GSK$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry or related scientific discipline.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a high throughput laboratory environment.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a GMP/FDA regulated environment.
  • 5+ years’ Quality Control experience in a Chromatography laboratory, preferably with Empower software.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with EHS policies and facilitate lab safety audits.
  • Lead lab investigations and change controls, ensuring swift resolution.
  • Process and evaluate complex chromatography data effectively.
  • Serve as SME for chromatography methods, addressing validation and troubleshooting.
  • Manage reagent supply chain and oversee chromatography workflows as SAP/LES Business Approver.
  • Drive implementation of new or updated methods, ensuring protocol adherence.
  • Troubleshoot chromatography systems and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.

Benefits

  • On-site or hybrid work arrangements based on site needs.
  • Potential for a rotational schedule, including holidays and weekends.
  • Overtime may be required as per project demands.
Full Job Description

Position Summary
You will provide a high level of scientific expertise to Chromatography team for separation technologies including (but not limited to) Normal and Reverse Phase Chromatography with multiple detection techniques (QDa, PDA, RI, MALS, and CAD), Gel Capillary electrophoresis, etc. Design and implement robust experiments, analyze data, and ensure rigorous documentation of methods, results, and conclusions. Drive projects to closure in support of site goals. Ensure lab processes/tests are safely and efficiently executed and are compliant with GMP/regulatory requirements.

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

  • Ensure laboratory compliance with EHS policies (ergonomics, waste management, hazardous materials handling, PPE, etc.) and support lab safety and internal and external audits.

  • Serve as the Lab Investigation/Change Control/CAPA Task Owner: provide technical expertise, lead implementation, and ensure timely closure (Orange Belt certified).

  • Responsible for processing and evaluation of complex chromatography data.

  • Act as SME for chromatography methods used by the team (method performance, acceptance criteria, troubleshooting, validation, and compendial requirements).

  • Serve as backup SAP and LES Business Approver: provide business requirements, review updates, and approve system entries/changes relevant to chromatography workflows. Manage reagent supply chain and coordinate creation/qualification of new materials and reagents as needed

  • Drive implementation of new or updated methods — including transfers, corrective/continuous control tasks, CAPA actions, and compendial updates — ensuring protocol adherence and documentation.

  • Provide detailed requirements and technical input for SAP and LES implementation/upgrades (master data, test plans, workflows). Serve as Empower SME for the laboratory.

  • Troubleshoot equipment and assays (chromatography systems, detectors, autosamplers); coordinate preventive maintenance and escalations to engineering as needed.

  • Lead training activities: create/maintain training materials, deliver hands-on training, and maintain competency records for the team.

  • Lead and maintain 5S practices within the laboratory to optimize organization, safety, upkeep, and efficiency.


Why You?

Work arrangement
This role is on-site or hybrid depending on site needs. The hiring team will confirm the specific arrangement during the interview. Position may require employees to work in a rotational schedule.This schedule may include holidays, and weekends; overtime may be required.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry or related scientific discipline.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a laboratory of a high throughput testing environment.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a GMP/FDA regulated environment.
  • 5+ years’ experience in Quality Control environment in a Chromatography laboratory (preferably with Empower software)


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

  • Advanced degree (MS) in chemistry, analytical chemistry or related field.
  • Knowledge of GMP’s, NIH Guidelines, FDA and other regulatory agency requirements sufficient to apply to quality operations, compliance and interfacing with regulatory auditors.
  • Familiarity with Astra software for MALS detector analysis
  • Sense of urgency, flexibility, and accountability in order to meet goals and deadlines.
  • Seasoned knowledge and expertise with chromatography methods and equipment
  • Strong skill in analysis and trending of laboratory data
  • Ability to work in a highly complex matrix environment with focus on attention to detail.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills required.
  • Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Stay current on developments in the field and GSK-Bio Standards and demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Maintain transparency and a high level of communication within (and outside) the team
  • Strong understanding of analytical methods overseen
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions.


What we value
We look for people who are curious, accountable and open to learning. We support inclusion and welcome different perspectives. If you care about precise work that protects patients and helps teams succeed, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply
Please submit your resume and a short note describing a chromatography method transfer, validation or investigation you led. Tell us the challenge, your approach and the outcome. We look forward to learning how you can grow your career at GSK and help deliver high-quality results for patients.

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Skills

Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Risk Awareness, Testing Operations

 

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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