Microbiologist

Position Summary

You will lead microbiology testing and laboratory quality activities at our Pakistan site. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, quality and supply to ensure products meet safety and quality standards. We value practical problem-solvers who pay attention to detail, communicate clearly, and act with integrity. This role offers visible impact, hands-on technical development, and opportunities to grow your career while contributing to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibility:
- Perform and verify microbiological analyses for raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and stability studies.
- Lead environmental and water monitoring programs, including viable and non-viable monitoring for sterile and non-sterile areas.
- Support method and process validations, equipment qualification and microbiological method transfers.
- Investigate deviations, support root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, ensure data integrity and prepare regulatory and batch release documentation.
- Coach and supervise lab staff, manage third-party laboratory services, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Plan and perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing to meet production and release timelines.
- Ensure laboratory operations comply with the Quality Management System, local regulations and good laboratory practices.
- Maintain culture collections, reagents, and lab inventory; coordinate calibration and maintenance of microbiology equipment.
- Prepare clear reports and summaries for trends, investigations and management reviews.
- Support internal and external audits and help close audit findings on time.
- Uphold health, safety and environmental requirements in the lab and during sampling activities.

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology or a closely related life sciences field.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on microbiology experience in a pharmaceutical or related life sciences laboratory.
- Practical knowledge of microbiological methods: microbial limit tests, sterility tests, environmental monitoring and water testing.
- Experience working under Good Manufacturing Practices and good documentation practices.
- Proficiency with MS Office and basic laboratory information systems; able to prepare clear reports and records.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams.
- Experience with method validation, equipment qualification and stability program support.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP/QMS systems.
- Experience leading small teams or supervising laboratory staff.
- Understanding of data integrity principles and audit readiness practices.

What we value in you
- A practical, hands-on approach and focus on accurate, reliable results.
- Clear, respectful communication and the ability to explain technical matters simply.
- Curious mindset and willingness to learn new techniques and systems.
- Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

How to apply
If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. Tell us how your experience will help ensure high microbiological quality and support our mission to get ahead of disease together.

Skills

Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Risk Awareness, Technical Writing

 

 

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Contact information:
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