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Microbiology Industrial Placement, 2027
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To maximize your opportunities at securing an Industrial Placement with us this year, we strongly advise that you apply to no more than 3 adverts. (For clarity, multiple roles within a single advert are considered one application.)
We encourage you to concentrate your efforts on the roles that best align with your skills, interests, and university experience, as this will strengthen your application and give you the best chance of success.
Roles Available in Location
- Barnard Castle
- Worthing
Education Required
- See individual roles for degree requirements
Please read the degree requirements for each role carefully before applying.
Other Requirements
- You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement.
- You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement.
- If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.
- Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Application Details
- Expected Start date: July 2027
- Duration: 1 year (approximately)
- Salary: A salary of £26,400 plus a bonus.
- Workplace Arrangements: Full-time onsite required
- Application Closing: Roles are expected to close on 13/10/2026, however, candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point.
Pre-application Activity
Before applying, you'll need to obtain an application code by completing a short activity in Connectr, our candidate engagement platform. This activity is designed to encourage considered applications. Once completed, you'll receive your unique application code required to proceed with your application.
Application Stages
- Complete Connectr activity – obtain your personal code - please follow this link to complete.
- Eligibility Form – enter your personal code
- GSK Digital Assessment
- Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual Interview
Note: Your Connectr application code is unique and must not be shared. Using someone else's code, or sharing your own, may result in your application being withdrawn.
About the Role
Are you looking to gain valuable real-world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others? A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact. You’ll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments. You’ll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.
What We Offer You
- A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
- Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
- Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings, and financial wellbeing support.
- Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
- Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.
- Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking, and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.
- 2 volunteering days per year
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Typical Skills You Can Expect to Learn
- Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams
- Communication (written & verbal)
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Networking
- Data analysis and management
- Technical skills (detailed within each role description)
The Roles
Role 1 – Microbiology - Barnard Castle
Degree Requirements: Biomedical Sciences, Life-Sciences Degree, Chemistry, Pharmacy
Working Arrangements: Full-time onsite required
Overview of the Department
Barnard Castle is a key secondary site for GSK with a large number of New Products coming through development at the site. We manufacture and supply a huge range of different pharmaceutical products from Sterile Products (Syringes and Vials) to Liquid Inhalations and Dermatologicals. We have recently opened a new state-of-the-art aseptic digital facility producing biopharmaceuticals.
An opportunity exists to work alongside the Microbiological quality control laboratory and microbiological technical functions that support the manufacture and filling of a range of pharmaceutical products. The successful candidate will integrate into the Microbiology team and be expected to deliver a business or compliance improvement project. In addition to this, opportunities will arise to support day-to-day operations, working in a safe and compliant manner. Exposure to this high volume and fast-paced environment will build a great understanding of pharmaceutical microbiology and compliance activities.
Key Placement Learnings
- Using and interpreting data from one or more of the following microbiological techniques / tests: high-throughput robotic screening, molecular biology, aseptic techniques, identification of microbial isolates, environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing, water monitoring, bioburden monitoring, organism identification, sterility testing
- Key laboratory techniques such as preparing samples and standard solutions including the calibration and maintenance of equipment.
- Leading laboratory investigations
- Technical report writing skills.
- Adopting good laboratory practice
- Completing a continuous improvement project in the laboratory
Role 2 – Microbiology Montrose
Degree Requirements: Life Science - Chemistry
Working Arrangements: Full-time onsite required
Overview of the Department
The Microbiology Laboratory placement provides experience supporting Quality Control (QC) testing, Environmental Monitoring, and microbiological technical support across the Ware site. Working within a laboratory environment, the role contributes to routine testing, validation activities, continuous improvement projects, and environmental monitoring programs. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience while developing analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, working closely with microbiology specialists and cross-functional teams across the site.
Key Placement Activities
- Performed environmental monitoring activities, including environmental swabbing and sample collection to support site quality and contamination control programs.
- Prepared and processed microbiological samples for incubation and testing, following laboratory procedures and quality standards.
- Supported Quality Control testing activities, contributing to the delivery of high-volume microbiology testing across the site.
- Assisted with product, process, and equipment validation projects, helping to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Worked alongside Microbiology Specialists to support and lead laboratory and site-wide improvement projects, applying analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance laboratory efficiency, processes, and performance.
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Skills
- CMC Strategy
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Data Integrity
- Debate Moderation
- Digital Fluency
- GxP Regulations
- Lean Management
- Problem Solving
- Process Optimization
- Project Leadership
- Risk Awareness
- Scientific Writing
- Technology Transfer
Why GSK?
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GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders, and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any basis prohibited under federal, state, or local law.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to our process which might help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities.
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