Downstream Process Engineer (fixed Term Contract/secondment 9 Months)

Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Description


This is a site-based role at Worthing, within the Global Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) organisation.As the successful role-holder you will be responsible for developing, scaling up, commercialising, and troubleshooting downstream processes for the extraction and purification of small and large molecule APIs and intermediates and enzymes from diverse engineered biology inputs.We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued, and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpageIn this role you will xe2x80xa6xe2x80xa6

  • Apply scientific principles in a laboratory environment to develop downstream process unit operations to meet project deliverables.
  • Assess business cases and support the introduction of new processes and technologies to achieve project goals with a strong focus on manufacturability, sustainability, and quality.
  • Work collaboratively with co-located analytical, cell line development and upstream teams.
  • Manage the scale-up and technology transfer of downstream processes to internal and external pilot plant and commercial manufacturing facilities.
  • Analyse data generated in experimental work and present conclusions and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders across R&D and Global Supply Chain.
  • Adhere to and help maintain the highest levels of safety and good lab practice across the department.
Why you?Qualifications & Skills:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
  • Graduate qualification in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • An understanding of safe and effective laboratory working.
  • Ability to innovate and collaborate, working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent organizational skills - Able to plan, execute, and troubleshoot multiple tasks within the laboratory and office environment.
  • Ability to proactively generate and critically review data as a key to problem solving.
Preferred Qualifications & SkillsIf you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus but not required:
  • Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or process development.
About Worthing Manufacturing Site:Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position.Closing Date for Applications: 14th May 2025Please take a copy of the , as this will not be available post closure of the advert.When applying for this role, please use the xe2x80x98cover letterxe2x80x99 of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose xe2x80x93 to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together xe2x80x93 so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns xe2x80x93 as an organisation where people can thrive. 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).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, itxe2x80x99s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves xe2x80x93 feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.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.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSKxe2x80x99s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3073679
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned