R&D In Vivo In Vitro (IVIVT) Laboratory Science Biology Degree Apprenticeship, UK, 2024

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GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the world’s leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out. You’ll earn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions.

As the IVIVT Laboratory Science Biology Apprentice you will learn how to operate the systems and equipment that generates data to aid the production of life improving pharmaceutical products for our patients, all whilst actively studying towards your BSc (Hons) in Bioscience with Manchester Metropolitan University. For more information see:

• Course details: Laboratory Scientist (Bioscience) Degree Apprenticeship | Manchester Metropolitan University (mmu.ac.uk)

• Apprenticeship standards: Laboratory scientist (degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join the Research & Development function supporting the associated in vivo in vitro (living organisms) scientific processes required to develop medicines such as the therapeutic treatments across our vaccines, specialty medicines and general medicines portfolio focusing on microscopy and mass spectrometry techniques.

Education required:

• GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent

• Must have/ be predicted 104 UCAS points at A-level (grades BCC), with one being Biology or an equivalent scientific discipline.
  

Our Apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers. If you already have a Bachelors degree level or above we recommend you look at our Graduate Programmes ( Future leaders graduate programme | GSK) or direct entry opportunities via our careers site ( Careers | GSK)

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Duration: 4 years

Location: Stevenage. You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site location on the day you start your apprenticeship as you are expected to be on site daily

Stevenage is GSK’s UK R&D Hub, which is the heart of innovation, discovering and developing differentiated, high-quality and needed medicines that are bringing transformational benefit to patients.

What will you do?

• Work with teams of excellent multi-disciplined scientists both internally and externally to gain insights into the biology based in vivo in vitro scientific research critical to the drug discovery and development process.

• Learn and apply specialist knowledge and scientific understanding to carry out a range of technical and scientific in vivo activities in an R&D laboratory environment such as, cell culture aseptic techniques, genetic cell engineering, microscopy techniques and mass spectrometry.

• Use a range of cutting-edge technologies and approaches to help answer key questions throughout the different phases of drug discovery and development.

• Operate and maintain specialist laboratory equipment’s to perform analytical tests as part of the drug development processes.

• Develop, evaluate, and interpret reports of experimental data using analytical tools to enable decision making, propose solutions and drive improvements.

• Gain in-depth and cross-sectional insights across the Research and Development function.

Expected Start date: September 2024

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.

Assessment Centre Date: March 2024

We want you to be motivated and passionate for the Apprenticeship you apply to – we will only accept ONE Apprenticeship application per candidate each year. Please do your research before applying and select the one Apprenticeship you wish to apply to – good luck with your application!

What do we offer you?

• A competitive starting base salary of £19,000 per year, which increases after year 1 (subject to annual review), plus an annual bonus based on company performance.

• Relocation Allowance subject to eligibility checks

• Long-term incentives through shared ownership link your rewards to our longer-term performance.

• On-the-job experience and training and development opportunities, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs combined with early responsibility to help you to develop and progress

• Kick start a rewarding career with a nationally recognized qualification

• A Buddy who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship

• If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and demonstrate the qualities we are looking for, you may be offered further opportunity with GSK.

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.

• Access to healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs, time off and childcare support.

• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.

• Join NxtGen – a socialising and networking group where you can connect with other apprentices internationally.

Let’s do this!

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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 organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

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