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We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together.

Job Title

Industrial Hygienist (1-year Fixed Term Contract)

• Leading the specialist multidisciplinary Industrial Hygiene (IH) program to service the GSK site, advising on all aspects of the program in accordance with legal requirements, company policies, procedures and strategic direction.
• Develop and lead the site IH program managing chemical, physical (noise, radiation, thermal, light), biological and ergonomic risks within the site.
• Be the technical authority/SME, working with senior managers to ensure that IH risks are considered and adequately addressed in new engineering projects, new product introductions and product transfers.
• Champion and lead compliance with GSK standards in collaboration with site and above site functions.

In this role you will…

• Advise management on measures that should be introduced in the interests of the health of all employees and contractors and their protection against potential health exposure hazards.
• Assess and advise the site on IH requirements for any new installations or engineering modifications.
• Develop and implement workplace IH sampling / monitoring programme to quantitatively assess IH stressors.
• Investigate and report the cause of each IH incident or complaint and make recommendations to prevent their re-occurrence.
• Influence site staff and contractors to adhere to the site safety and health policies and standards through regular interactions and process confirmation.
• Catalyse training, educational campaigns and group activities to make aware the understanding of health exposure risks and control measures that exist on the site.
• Manage hygiene monitoring equipment to expected standards, assuring maintenance and calibrations routines are executed as planned, to recognised international standards (e.g NIST).
• Conduct and be involved in regular EHS checks, inspections and audits of through the site audit universe.
• Work across boundaries with core business units on site to ensure the effective management of IH risks.
• Develop and maintain procedures and control measures to meet regulatory and Corporate EHS requirements.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 26th April 2023

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ 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.

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Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in IH, EHS, Science or Engineering
• Member of IH professional association
• Expertise in identification, exposure assessment, evaluation and control of IH hazards.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with all levels of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong PC skills.
• Aligned with GSK Expectations and Values

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Preferably a Certified Industrial Hygienist within a recognized AIHA professional association, e.g CIH(USA); CMFOH (UK).

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s 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 – 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.

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

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