Irvine
We were established in 1973 as a primary manufacturing site supplying a significant proportion of GSK’s secondary global production operations. We are one of the world’s major producers of antibiotics and also produce a wide range of fine chemicals on a scale ranging from clinical trials to large scale commercial production.
To succeed in a competitive world where change is common place, we recognise the need to stay one step ahead of the competition. Technical staff work closely with research scientists to set up large scale automated production processes and because of our wealth of experience and expertise, we can offer the following career opportunities: new product introduction; clinical trials; biotechnology development; chemical development; process development; new technologies (such as nano technology).
Opportunities
- Administration
- Engineering
- Environment Health and Safety
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Quality & Validation
- Regulatory Affairs
- Scientific
Location
Irvine is situated in the beautiful south west of Scotland close to all major rail, road, air and sea routes including Prestwick and Glasgow airports.
The surrounding area also boasts some of the finest golf courses the world has to offer, including two open championship courses at Troon and Turnberry. The 135 acre site and approximately 650 employees take the responsibility of looking after the environment very seriously, always looking for ways to make the plant safer and 'greener'.
Employees regularly participate in local charity fundraising events as well as supporting the local business community through sourcing internal service requirements from the area where possible.
Key processes
- Fermentation
- Membrane technology
- Extraction
- Crystallisation
- Hydrogenation
- Spray-drying
- Grignard reactions
- High vacuum distillation
