Sterile Manufacturing Specialist

6 days ago


Barnard Castle, United Kingdom GSK Full time

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site with a significant investment in industry 4.0 technology, enabling sustained new product introductions and volume increases worth approximately $2 billion annually.

We strive to create an environment where individuals can grow, excel, and feel valued, included, and safe. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, annual bonuses tied to company performance, comprehensive healthcare programs, pension plan membership, and shares and savings opportunities.

As a Sterile Manufacturing Specialist, you will be responsible for providing frontline environmental monitoring for sterile production facilities at the Barnard Castle site in accordance with the required sampling regime. You will also deliver microbiological training to Production, Cleaning, and Engineering staff, ensuring consistent adherence to aseptic standards across the Steriles Business Unit. Building strong relationships with operators from diverse disciplines on site is essential.

This role necessitates your ability to work a continuous rotating shift pattern of 24/5, encompassing Earlies, Lates, and Nights shifts.

The responsibilities of this position include:

  • Executing environmental monitoring of aseptic/terminally sterilized facilities according to the predetermined monitoring schedule.
  • Conducting facility sampling using various techniques (surface swab, active air, settle plate, contact plate).
  • Performing routine water sampling and testing – including WFI and clean steam used in the filling facilities.
  • Carrying out microbiological testing of components, intermediate products, and finished goods.
  • Participating in shutdown classification/reclassification of areas, including ISO qualification, HEPA filter testing, and air exchange rate testing.
  • Delivering and assessing aseptic microbiological training as required for new SBU operators.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
  • Fundamental understanding of microbiology principles.
  • Willingness to work scheduled overtime when needed.
  • Flexibility to adapt to shifting business demands.
  • Accuracy in completing relevant paperwork.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to build cross-functional relationships.
  • In-depth knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Desirable Qualifications & Skills:

  • A-Level/HNC/HND in Biology or related fields.
  • A degree in microbiology would be beneficial.
  • Experience in using SAP/MERP/LES systems.
  • Previous experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
  • Clear and concise communication skills.

The estimated annual salary for this position is around £60,000 to £80,000, depending on qualifications and experience.



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