Quality Control Specialist

Overview

As a Quality Control Specialist based in Singapore at GSK, you will be responsible for conducting and supervising quality control testing activities within analytical labs. You will collaborate with laboratory teams, manufacturing units, and quality partners to guarantee precise, compliant, and timely material releases. This position encourages curiosity, dependability, and pride in ensuring patient safety and offers development opportunities, hands-on technical skills, and a significant role in advancing healthcare through science and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analytical and biochemical testing on raw materials, production processes, environmental monitoring, and finished products using validated methods and laboratory instrumentation.
• Examine and authorize test data to confirm accuracy and ensure timely reporting for release decisions, adhering to corporate, regulatory, and external agency standards.
• Assist in investigating deviations, out-of-specification results, and environmental occurrences, supporting the implementation of corrective measures.
• Participate in validation, revalidation, and qualification tasks related to methods and equipment, including proper documentation.
• Create and maintain laboratory documentation including SOPs, testing protocols, and technical reports related to quality and safety.
• Provide coaching and training to colleagues on instrumentation, testing methods, and data integrity to strengthen team competency.
• Support laboratory activities such as Tiers, Gemba, DMAIC, 5S standards, and data evaluation efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related discipline; or Diploma with equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience within a regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical setting.
• Hands-on experience with analytical or biochemical techniques pertinent to quality control.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and laboratory quality management systems.
• Strong skills in data record keeping, report writing, and basic investigation procedures.
• Recommended competencies in problem-solving, including timely identification, escalation, and corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills, teamwork, and ability to organize lab work schedules.
• Capability to operate independently and collaboratively under shift arrangements, including weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with method validation, equipment qualification, and computer system validation.
• Practical skills with chemical, biochemical, or microbiological assays such as chromatography and ELISA.
• Track record of leading investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementation.
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory systems and principles of data integrity.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and data analytics for laboratory datasets.
• Prior involvement in audit support or acting as a technical expert.

Additional Information

GSK is committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to address diseases globally across several therapeutic areas including respiratory, oncology, immunology, HIV, and infectious diseases. The company fosters an inclusive and agile work environment, promoting equal opportunity and employee growth. Recruitment accommodations are available upon request by contacting the dedicated email. Note that GSK does not accept agency referrals without prior written permission, and unauthorized recruitment actions will not be accepted or compensated.