Summer Intern/Process Engineering and Analytics

Why GSK?

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.

Department Description

The Process Analytics group, part of the GSK Research and Development division, is responsible for developing mechanistic, data-driven, and hybrid process models to support the design and development of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals for both drug substance and drug product.

This position is in the Process Analytics group of the Medicine Development and Supply department, located at the Upper Providence site.

Job Description

The Summer Intern will be part of a team developing advanced process modeling approaches and supporting experimentation for data generation for model development to accelerate product development, increase fundamental understanding, and deliver more robust processes for pharmaceutical small molecule sterile drug products.

Key learning opportunities will be:

• Perform experimentation and data analysis (e.g. physical properties testing, unit operations such as filling) to support mathematical modeling development.
• Use engineering, chemical, and/or biological knowledge to postulate mechanisms for chemical and biological processes under study.
• Apply data and digital analytics, modelling, and simulation to progress project development as needed.
• Work closely with Process Analytics team members to integrate experimental workflows with process modeling approaches according to Quality by Design principles.
• Regularly update manager on progress made on research topic and document results / analysis in reports.
• Comply with GMP requirements for recording experiments, documenting simulation work, and writing reports, including scientific review and data checking.
• Comply with the requirements of Quality, Safety, and GSK policies and procedures and ensure that GSK intellectual property is protected.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week internship (May/June - August 2025).
• Must have an active student status. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.
• Experience with wet lab techniques and data analysis
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload independently
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using data analytics and modeling tools for chemical and/or biochemical processes
• Programming experience using languages such as Matlab, Python, R, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 fo