Quality Coordinator

Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle Posted Date: Sep 1 2022 Be You’ at GSK At GSK, we're a company with a purpose to help people do more, feel better and live longer. We realise that our purpose starts with us. When we feel at our best, we perform at our best. Therefore, we want all applicants to be able to perform their best throughout the recruitment process. We will be delighted to hear from talented individuals that align to our values. These are at the heart of everything we do and include: Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. When you set out on your adventure at GSK, we make a deal. You commit to living our values and expectations and performing against our Innovation, Performance and Trust priorities. In return, GSK commits to providing the right environment for you to thrive. Together, we build an environment where we can all thrive and focus on what matters most to each of us. As a modern employer, we empower you to be yourself, share ideas and work collaboratively. Quality Co-ordinator GSK are recruiting for a Quality Co-ordinator. This is a full time permanent role. This role will involve early, late and night shifts on a 5 day rota. This is a fantastic role as it provides a wide exposure to a range of Quality Assurance activities and the opportunity to work at Zinnat Supply Chain campus on the Barnard Castle site Job Purpose The ensure that products released for sale have been manufactured and packaged in accordance with the licensing requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice and business requirements; and to promote quality compliance within areas of operation. Key Responsibilities Leads, prioritises and provides an effective Product Release Service which ensures that all products released for sale or further processing have a quality appropriate to their intended use i.e. comply with Company GMP standards and Product Quality Specification Directs investigative work into products failing to meet requisite standards and recommend rejection or rework as appropriate. Develop and agree corrective actions arising from such incidents. Technically approves QA Standard Operating Procedures. Approves non-QA Standard Operating Procedures and method statements on behalf of OQ. Ensure that the Quality Manager/ QP and relevant Production Stream Management (as applicable) are notified of any deviations from GMP, which may have significant effect on product quality. Provide GMP advice on ongoing basis. Participate, as applicable, in internal audits of relevant production and support areas and manages action follow-ups. Leads improvement projects and promotes quality improvement activities e.g. operational excellence advocate. Investigate and report customer complaints as applicable. Review Engineering change controls. Closing Date for Applications: Monday 23rd May Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. Why you? Basic Qualifications We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: A minimum of 5 GSCE Previous quality experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment In depth advanced knowledge of GMP Attention to detail is essential Commitment to quality compliance Preferred Qualifications If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: A-Level or Degree in a Scientific discipline ZSC Divestment  The ZSC Business has been sold to an external company. It is GSK’s proposal to close its ZSC manufacturing operations once the technology transfer to the buyer is complete and the Manufacturing and Supply Agreement has come to an end. At this time, and in the absence of any other alternative, GSK would be proposing to close the ZSC sites. GSK would explore all options for retraining, supporting employees who might be at the risk of redundancy. During the expected 3-5 years duration, the successful candidate will be able to make a significant impact at ZSC and GSK. Whilst working at GSK you will be able to enjoy the excellent standard company benefits. You will also be able to utilise the ZSC Retraining and Development programme to identify and fund upskilling towards your future career ambition. In addition to this, there is an employee retention scheme which offers further financial bonuses for working within the business. 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