Quality Control Laboratory Associate Apprentice Program, US, 2027
GSK
Summary
Join GSK's Quality Control Laboratory Associate Apprentice Program – US, 2027: Help us get ahead of disease together. GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer high school graduates and community college students the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards their associate degree. This associate degree is fully funded by GSK, which means NO COLLEGE DEBT!
Job description
What will you do?
As an electromechanical technician apprentice you will get involved with activities such as:
- Developing hands-on mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation skills.
- Learning how to maintain production equipment.
- Carrying out routine maintenance.
- Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns.
- Assisting with the design, installation and test of new equipment.
- Consistently operating aligned to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Maintaining and calibrating a wide range of equipment to ensure continual production of accurate and precise results.
- Looking for ways to improve safety, efficiency and quality of our manufacturing processes.
This entry-level, development opportunity offers you the chance to study towards nationally recognized qualifications while gaining hands-on, paid on-the-job training. Our apprentices attend college part-time studying theory elements of the apprenticeship while working at a GSK Biopharma Manufacturing facility. Utilities Technician apprentices at Marietta will spend approx. 1 day per week studying towards an Associate's degree in Biotechnology or Engineering at our partner community college. You will spend most of your week working in our manufacturing facilities, rotating through different departments, receiving tailored on-the-job training from our in-house industry experts. Over the 3-4 years of the apprenticeship you will have a personal training program to help you develop and progress.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalency diploma by June 2027
- High school GPA 2.5 ("B") or above (4.0 scale)
- High school Algebra and Geometry or 2 units equivalent of academic math (GPA 2.5 or above in each case)
- High school English (GPA 2.5 or above)
- High school Biology and Chemistry (GPA 2.5 or above)
- Must have 0 - 30 college credits
- Written and spoken fluency in English
- Must be 18 years of age by August 1, 2027
- Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school
- Must be willing to enroll, and meet entry requirements, with one of GSK's partnering community colleges or technical institutions
- Must live within 60-minute commute to GSK worksite and partner community college and commute on a daily basis
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Healthcare and Well-Being Programs
- 401(k) Savings Program
- Paid Time Off
- Childcare Support
- Employee Recognition Programs
- On-the-Job Training and Development
- Fully Funded College Education
Company overview
GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.