GSK IBL – Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) Operational Quality Control Associate (Ermington)

• 12 month paid internship commencing in Jan 2018
• Gain invaluable industry experience
• Work in an organisation that makes a difference

At our Ermington Consumer Healthcare manufacturing site, we have produced Panadol for many years – one of the top 5 most trusted and one of the 50 most desirable brands in Australia. We're very proud of our success and heritage and we want you to become part of this.

This is a great opportunity for an IBL to learn and gain in-depth knowledge of Quality Control, manufacturing processes, as well as learn about the rules and regulations which are required to manufacture high quality products consistently in a stringently regulated environment.

The position will be:

A hands-on role and will be involved in projects across the QC environment, some of which will include raw material and sampling reduced testing justifications and reviews, ICHQ3C residual solvents compliance risk assessments, continuous improvement project management to increase laboratory efficiencies and compliance. The role will also provide the opportunity to perform routine analytical testing in a manufacturing environment using a variety of instrumentation and wet chemistry techniques.

The role will offer exposure to compliance related activities such as Audits, Safety assessments, EHS and Quality risk assessments. It will provide experience in the management of change control and CAPA activities and involvement in problem solving and root cause analyses resulting from out of specification test results. The opportunity also exists to be involved in analytical method and equipment validation protocol and report writing. The execution of validations and to assist in stability program management as required.

The IBL-Quality Control Associate will often be required to work cross functionally with other teams such as Operations, Technical and Operational Quality.

What we're looking for in a candidate:

• You must be in your penultimate/final year of a Bachelor degree in Science or related field
• Initiative and an eagerness to learn
• Excellent project management, to manage and prioritise multiple ongoing projects
• Demonstrated ability and desire to learn (quickly)
• Ability to quickly build strong internal & external networks
• Support change and innovation
• Strategic thinking and problem solving skills

About GSK

GSK is a science-led healthcare company, with a proud history in Australia dating back to 1886. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Preventing and treating disease is challenging and inspiring work. We support, develop and reward the people that make-up our talented workforce. Our diverse business is made up of distinct areas: Pharmaceuticals (including vaccines) and Consumer Healthcare.

Why work for GSK?

• Gain real work experience that will put you at a competitive advantage to your peers
• Work in a highly collaborative, supportive work culture with people who enjoy what they do.
• Gain additional training outside of your work
• Be a part of a community of other IBL students & form real friendships

How can you apply?

1. Click Apply Now
2. In your application you must include your Australian work right status, University name, Bachelor Degree, expected completion date and current stage of degree. Applications without this information will not be considered.
3. Please note, eligibility criteria states you must be in the penultimate year or final year of your Bachelor degree, in the relevant discipline. Full Australian working rights are required prior to application.
4. Visit our career website to find out more about GSK program.

Any specific questions can be made directly to Sarah Wilde at GSK at sarah.x.wilde@gsk.com.