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GlaxoSmithKline LLC Quality Science Graduate Program, US, 2025 in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 404492 Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia Posted Date: Sep 17 2024
Join the GSK Quality Science Graduate Program - US, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together
Education required:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry (preferably with Biology modules), or a related field of study. Graduation by August2025
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Other requirements: Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations
Expected Start date:September 2025
*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Program in the US
Application deadline:We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered
Assessment Center Date: November 2024
Are you a talented and driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Apply for the Quality Science program at GSK today!
The GSK Graduate Program offers a unique opportunity to join our Global Supply Chain and play a key role in delivering life-saving medicines and vaccines to people in over 90% of the world.
At GSK, we are on an exciting journey to establish a world-class global supply chain that will support the delivery of our new product portfolio and pipeline. Within the Global Supply Chain business (GSC), our dedicated teams are responsible for manufacturing and distributing medicines and vaccines worldwide. They oversee every stage of production, from ensuring the creation of high-quality products at our manufacturing sites to developing effective supply forecasting and managing regulatory inspections-all powered by digital, data, and analytics.
We are seeking highly motivated graduates who are eager to grow into future roles. These positions involve working at our either our local manufacturing sites or within a central quality function to ensure the implementation of the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes, analytical methods and equipment. This program presents an opportunity for you to cultivate your skills in an industry that is undergoing transformative change in the way it develops,manufactures and tests products.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
Whilst on the graduate program, you can expect the following benefits:
Challenging and supportive environment for your professional and personal growth
Opportunities to network and enhance visibility with senior leaders who will mentor, coach, and support you with career planning
Development of technical skills through valuable on-the-job experience
Work in roles that are individually tailored according to your discipline, with the aim of meeting your aspirations, strengths and ambitions (along with the needs of the business)
Access to a generous personal development budget to accelerate learning and professional growth
Kaizens - short-term breadth projects that offer potential international
On completion, you will have had the opportunity to develop a strong career foundation with key skills and experience to succeed as a Quality Scientist.
What will you do?
Discover how manufacturing, the quality function, technical services and supply chain work together
Build your knowledge of our medicines and vaccines and learn about the challenges of working in a highly regulated and controlled environment
Spend time in a quality testing laboratory at one of our Manufacturing sites - developing skills to perform analysis while gaining hands on experience using state-of-the art platforms and capabilities
Gain an understanding about quality control - how analytical testing ensures the quality of our products, learn about the introduction of new technologies and analytical methods
Quality gives an end-to-end understanding of the pharmaceutical products, you can fro raw materials to finished products, including sterility and environmental testing
Develop business, process and test method understanding
What are we looking for?
Technical aptitude, a passion for science and quality, with a keen interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing
A mindset focused on continuous improvement and growth, along with strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach
The ability to listen, learn, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact on people's lives through high-quality work
An interest in the development and application of new technologies, digitalization and automation to transform quality test methods and analytics
Excellent communication and coupled with a collaborative approach to teamwork to problem solve at local and/or global level
A proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach with a talent for multitasking and adapting to change
Laboratory experience within an analytical environment is considered an advantage
This program is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are eager to embark on their careers in a complex manufacturing environment. Candidates should naturally embody GSK culture and demonstrate the potential to become outstanding subject matter experts.
What do we offer you?
A competitive salary
An annual bonus based on company performance
Retirement savings plan options with employer match contributions
Generous time off with pay, in addition to end of year company-wide shutdown
Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
Access to healthcare plans and options
Well-being programs to help you be healthier, inspired and energized both at work and at home
Opportunities to work with Employee Resource groups that focus on encouraging inclusion & diversity
A tailored, robust development plan aligned to your career aspirations and business needs, delivered by coaching and mentoring by managers and peers, and through virtual and in person courses
On-the-job experience
2 volunteering days per year, called "Together Days"
Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed)
Let's do this!
You'll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website
Learn more about the application processgsk.to/ECprocess
Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment center stage and as part of this, you'll be asked about your motivation for the role: We'd like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for the business area you've applied to. You will be asked a 2nd question on what strengths, skills or interests you have that will enable you to be successful in this role. Please be as targeted as you can!
Top tip #1: Make sure you save this job description for reference throughout the process, it will really help you prepare for the different stages in your application.
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