Summer Co-op/Analytical Science and Technology

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.  

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. 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, 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.

GSK’s MSAT Analytical and Material Science department is seeking a highly motivated scientist to assist with the analytical project leadership. MSAT Analytical supports GSK Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical and Vaccine portfolio to ensure GSK’s products can help patients. GSK is headquartered in London, UK with operations in the US; we are located at the Upper Providence, PA site.

As an Analytical Science and Technology Lead (ASTL) co-op, you will be responsible to support the leadership of all the analytical aspects of product lifecycle (PPQ/Commercial) for key GSK products and supports delivery of business-critical projects globally. The ASTL is accountable for one or more key GSK products. The ASTL has ownership for the end to end Analytical Product Strategy taking accountability from the R&D Analytical Leader at Process Performance and Qualification (PPQ) stage. The role is responsible for leading and defining comparability studies and suitable characterization strategies to support post approval changes.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

• Provide technical analytical leadership for programs, projects and activities related to the specific product/s under the ASTL accountability to ensure business priorities and targets are met e.g. NPI, product transfers, change management, regulatory submissions.
• Ensure that analytical methods developed by R&D are robust with respect to product lifecycle, focusing on the highest risk / most complex methods
• Support comparability studies and suitable characterization strategies to support post approval changes for the accountable product/s.
• Compile and recommend acceptance criteria for release and stability tests to feed into the comparability strategies around TT process, change scale, material change.
• Provide analytical input and expertise into comparability protocols and summary reports for regulatory changes/documents and ensure Q&A follow-up during submission process.
• Partner with teams across the business in a matrix-fashion in order to meet asset analytical needs, and to identify and mitigate analytical risks i.e. with R&D Analytical, PCS (site and central), Technical (site and central), Regulatory.
• Ensure that the analytical method knowledge is embedded in the onward Technical Transfer to other GSK sites and to external sites.

• Pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team with good people skills.
• Familiarity with computer data analysis (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 6 to 12-month co-op (June 2025 ~ December 2025 OR June 2026).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible. 

• Some laboratory experience in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology or related scientific field.
• Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to bioanalytical data interpretation is preferred.
• Excellent problem solver and ability to think and work creatively.
• Strong technical acumen and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex, technical details to stakeholders and enable cross functional collaboration across sites, supply chain, R&D and CMO/CRO.
• Experience with AI tools.

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to complete our immersive World of GSK Assessment. A passing score is required to proceed in the application process. After completing the assessment, a recruiter will review your application and contact you with next steps. 
  • Please note: If you do not receive an automated email after submitting your application, be sure to check your spam folder.

• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.
• This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including educational degree obtained.
  In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.
  • Pay Rate Range: $21/hr to $40/hr

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