Fall Co-op/Automation Science

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.

Our department is committed to drive innovation by expanding state-of-the-art lab automation. The use of automated robotic laboratory platforms in research and development improves efficiency in the drug development process. The ongoing vision of laboratory automation is one where implementation:

• Enables our scientists to minimize resource requirements and maximize the experimental design space to rapidly make better-informed decisions.
• Drives the reduction of attrition by maximizing our knowledge, capabilities, and deliver more robust workflows to increase quality development of medicines.

This team actively drives how automation is applied to accelerate the medicinal pipeline, ultimately delivering quality, life-saving medicine to patients, faster.

The Automation Science Co-op role will deepen experience in laboratory automation along with various analytical chemistry techniques to deliver value to GSK medicinal compounds.

Accordingly, the student will partner with an experienced member of the scientific team, and will be mentored throughout the internship to learn how to utilize innovative automated robotic platforms and experimental workflows with the following purpose:

• Optimize workflow designs for key internal partners to successfully deliver automation utilizing a range of specialized robots; enhancing drug product design across all phases of development.
• Develop robust lab automation protocols and analytical methods to meet the needs of the analysts, chemists, engineers, and formulation scientists.
• Regularly participate in multidisciplinary project teams, collaborating with various departments and colleagues to define and implement development strategies according to project timelines.
• Increase internal visibility by networking with a wide range of businesses within the organization.
• Organize, evaluate, and present data in an effective and scientific manner using advanced software visualization tools.
• Opportunities to present to project teams with updates along with a final departmental presentation at the end of internship.
• Increase experimental efficiency and throughput while upholding high standards of scientific quality and integrity.
• Focus on career development activities such as internal resume reviews, LinkedIn profile set-up, networking, job-shadowing opportunities, and possibilities to present data at scientific sharing events.

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related scientific disciplines.
• Basic lab experience (completed at least one lab course).
• This role is open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced applicants.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6-month co-op (September 2025 ~ March 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. 

• Basic understanding of analytical instrumentation in support of drug molecule development.
• Experience working in a chemistry-focused laboratory environment.
• Interest in working with automated robotic platforms.
• High learning agility with an ability and willingness to effectively manage first-time challenges in changing conditions.

• 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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