Microbiology Product Testing Laboratory Manager - 14 Month FTC/Secondment

About this role

Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Posted Date: Apr 27 2026

This is an FTC/Secondment role with a duration of 14 months, that offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience.

Job Purpose

At GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), we are committed to delivering high‑quality, innovative healthcare solutions. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and compliance across global markets.

We are seeking an experienced and capable QC Release Laboratory Manager, Microbiology to lead our Product Testing Laboratories. In this role, you will oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the laboratory, ensuring timely batch release, adherence to regulatory requirements, and the sustained delivery of exceptional quality standards. Responsible for leading and managing the Microbiology Product Testing Laboratory to ensure its effective and efficient operation. This role ensures that all product testing is completed in alignment with required batch release timelines for Supply. In addition, the role upholds the highest Quality standards across all laboratory activities and ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal GSK expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance of the QC Release Microbiology Team to deliver finished product testing and batch release requirements.
• Ensure robust, validated, and compliant microbiological methodologies in line with regulatory and company quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, deviations, root cause analysis, process improvements within the team.
• Train and develop team members, creating structured development plans along with stretch objectives, and fostering a safe and efficient working environment.
• Support microbiology testing-related project activities, ensuring adherence to schedule, including New Product Introduction (N...