MSAT Device Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled MSAT Device Technologist to join our team at GSK's Barnard Castle site. As a key member of our Device Technology Team, you will be responsible for the completion of device activity at our manufacturing sites and external supply sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for device assembly operations, working in teams to understand the relationship between measurement and impact of variability in components and intermediates, environmental conditions, and equipment conditions.
• Work closely with technical, engineering, production, and quality teams to deliver New Product Introduction project activity and ensure that day-to-day technical issues are resolved, including customer complaints.
• Awareness of the Medical Device Directive and an understanding of assessment tools such as TRA, CPP, CQAs.
• Actively drive the improvement of unit operation process capability and batch yields, specifically accountable for Cost of Goods and Cost of Waste improvements.
• Work collaboratively with Research & Development and key equipment and component suppliers to introduce new devices and develop improvements to existing devices.

Requirements

• HNC + industry experience/ Degree level in an Engineering, Science or equivalent discipline.
• Proficient in use of technology to communicate and provide reports and analysis of data.
• Basic knowledge of materials and major differences in the manufacturing methods of moulded components e.g. polymers, pigments and the various moulding techniques.
• Good understanding of H,S & E policies & requirements.
• Competent knowledge of existing supply base and of the industry in general as a source of new suppliers or specialist skills.
• Competent understanding of Validation techniques and procedures.

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, 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.* (*US only)