Chemistry (Multiple Roles) Industrial Placement, UK 2026

Choose Wisely Apply ConfidentlyTo maximise 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: StevenageEducation required: To apply for this placement you must be:Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in one of the following disciplines: Chemistry Biochemistry Natural Sciences Physics Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Science and for Role 2 an A Level in either Mathematics or PhysicsPlease 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 Bachelors Degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters you are not eligible for this programme.Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in EnglishExpected Start date: September 2026Duration: 1 year (approximately)Salary: A salary of 25400 plus a bonus.Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site requiredApplication Closing: Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly and the advert may close at any point.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. Youll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments. Youll 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 do 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 insuranceOpportunities 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 yearTypical skills you can expect to learn on this placement will include:Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teamsCommunication (written & verbal)Time managementProblem-solvingNetworkingData analysis and managementTechnical skills (detailed within each role description)The Roles (2 available)This advert contains multiple roles. Please read each role carefully before proceeding as you will be asked to provide a preference later in the application process.Role 1 Analytical Development High Throughput AutomationDegree requirements: Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical ScienceOverview of the DepartmentAnalytical Platforms and Platform Modernisation (APPM) sits in the Analytical Development department of Pharma R&D. In our department we focus on providing technologies for the business to facilitate and support the development of new medicines. Among these technologies the team aims at implementing automated workflows to optimise the use of resources accelerate drug development and generate high quality standardised data.Key Placement LearningsOperating advanced automated equipment (e.g. liquid and solid handlers multifunctional platforms analytical instruments)Employing optimising and developing automated workflows to expedite drug development processes.Planning designing and executing experiments as well as data collection and analysis to derive meaningful insights.Comprehensive training in essential analytical techniques and processes and extracting valuable information from large datasets.Role 2 Structural and Biophysical SciencesDegree requirements Natural Sciences Biochemistry Chemistry or Physics and an A Level or equivalent in Mathematics or Physics.Overview of the DepartmentStructural & Biophysical Sciences (SBS) focuses on early-stage small molecule and antibody drug discovery using state-of-the-art technologies such as X-ray crystallography electron microscopy hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry and surface plasmon resonance as part of therapeutic program teams at GSK. SBS is a team of about a 20 people ranging from experienced researchers with decades of drug discovery expertise to early career scientists yet to complete their PhD/BSc studies.Key Placement LearningsIPs joining the SBS team will focus on one of several cutting-edge techniques carried out within the department during their time with us such as:Biophysical Assay Support (E.G. Surface Plasmon Resonance)Structural Biology Support (E.G. crystallisation & X-Ray crystallography)Mass Spectrometry (E.G. Mass Photometry Native MS)Electron Microscopy (E.G. sample preparation)You will become a skilled laboratory scientist and will work as a member of a close-knit team embedded in wider medicinal development program support. However you will also be expected to work on your own projects delivering results and presentations. Finally you will have lots of opportunities to engage in many department and site events throughout your stay with us.Apply nowThese placement opportunities have the following recruitment stages you must successfully pass each stage to be offered a placement year with GSK for 2026:1. Eligibility Form2 GSK Digital Assessment3. Some technical roles may require a short technical assessment4. Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual InterviewYou can find hints and tips on our recruitment process and get guidance from real GSK mentors on our Early Careers Hub here.Were 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because its the right thing to do. 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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 were 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. 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