GSK

Scientist, Microbiology and Sterility Assurance

GSK • $80K — $95K *
Marietta, PA 17547In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or sterile manufacturing microbiology laboratory.
  • Experience with environmental monitoring, aseptic techniques, gowning, and contamination control.
  • Knowledge of cGMP principles and experience working under regulatory quality standards.
  • Proficient in performing bioburden, sterility, endotoxin testing, and microbial identifications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on microbiology support for sterile operations, including aseptic processing and environmental monitoring.
  • Lead investigations of unexpected microbiological results with root cause analysis and risk assessment.
  • Perform and review routine microbiological testing: bioburden, sterility, endotoxin, and microbial identifications.
  • Develop, revise, and approve microbiological methods and SOPs that support product release.
  • Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to implement contamination control and sterility assurance strategies.
  • Support validation activities, method transfers, and evaluation of rapid microbiological technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training in a leading pharmaceutical environment.
  • Engagement in impactful work aligned with GSK’s mission of patient safety.
Full Job Description




This position will initially belocatedat the GSKs Upper Merion site in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania from 2026 to 2027/2028, and will permanently move to Marietta, Pennsylvania afterwards.

Position Summary


You will join a team that ensures medicines reach patients safely. In thisscientistroleyou will lead microbiology and sterility assurance activities for a sterile RD manufacturing facility. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and development teams to prevent contamination and support product release. We value practical laboratory skills, clear communication, and a mindset for continuous improvement. This role offers growth, a chance to make a measurable impact on patient safety, and alignment with GSKs mission to unite science,technologyand talent to get ahead of disease together.


Responsibilities


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

  • Provide hands-on microbiology support for sterile operations, including aseptic processing, environmental monitoring, and gowning qualifications.

  • Lead investigations of unexpected microbiological results and drive corrective actions with clear root cause and risk assessment.

  • Perform and review routine microbiological testing: bioburden, sterility, endotoxin, microbial identifications, and water testing.

  • Develop, revise, and approve microbiological methods, SOPs, and sampling plans that support product release and stability programs.

  • Partner with manufacturing, quality, and development teams to define and implement contamination control and sterility assurance strategies.

  • Supportvalidationactivities, method transfers, and evaluation of rapid microbiological technologies.



Why You?

Work model
This role requires being on site 5 days per week for laboratory and sterile-facility responsibilities. Candidates must be able to be on site as required to meet operational needs.

Basic Qualification


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

  • Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, ora relatedscientific discipline.

  • Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or sterile manufacturing microbiology laboratory.

  • Experience with environmental monitoring, aseptic techniques, gowning, and contamination control.

  • cGMP principles and experience working to regulatory quality standards.

  • Experience performing bioburden, sterility, endotoxin testing, and microbialidentifications.


Preferred Qualification


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

  • Advanced degree (Masters) in Microbiology or related field.

  • Experience with method development, validation, or transfers for microbiological assays.

  • Familiarity with pharmacopeial microbiology standards and compendial methods.

  • Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic documentation.

  • Prior experience reviewing microbiology data for regulatory submissions or CMC support.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.


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Skills

Bacteriology, Drug Discovery Process, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Quality Control, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Project Management, Regulatory Filings

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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Size
90,096 employees
Market Cap
$71.6 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$34 billion
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