Summer Intern/Data Platform Engineering at GSK

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

43.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, Java, SQL, Nextflow, Cromwell, Git/GitHub, DevOps, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, API Development, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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 organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Department Description The Data Platform Engineering team accelerates biomedical and scientific data product development and ensures consistent, professional-grade operations for the Data Science and Engineering organization by building templated projects (code repository plus DevOps pipelines) for various Data Science/Data Engineering architecture patterns in the challenging biomedical data space. The Data Platform Engineering team partners with research teams to carry out scientific data processing technical foundation development in a cloud environment. This internship will support the Onyx Team to deliver tech innovation that will support our scientists to drive scientific breakthroughs that will change lives all over the world. Something to get you excited about Onyx: What is Onyx? Hear directly from Shobie, GSK’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer: Welcome to GSK Onyx - YouTube Why Onyx? Hear from Nick, VP of Onyx Research Data Platform and Kim,SVP and Head of AI/ML: Why Onyx? - YouTube Watch this before you apply! GSK Early Careers Top Tips: Learn practical advice from GSK on how to prepare a standout application and succeed in your early careers journey: GSK Early Careers Top Tips Job Description Deliver declarative components for common scientific data ingestion, transformation, and publishing techniques. Implement data governance aligned to modern standards. Write fantastic code along with proper unit, functional, and integration tests for code and services to ensure quality. Participate in the design, development, and implementation of scalable APIs that meet the requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Ensure consistent application of platform abstractions to ensure quality and consistency with respect to logging and lineage. Adhere to QMS framework and CI/CD best practices and helps to guide improvements to them that improve ways of working. Minimum Qualifications Pursuing a Master's or PhD Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related disciplines. Proficient with common programming languages (Python, Java, SQL) and scientific orchestration tools (Nextflow, Cromwell). Exposure to modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g., git/GitHub, DevOps tools, Docker). Exposure to Infrastructure/Configuration as Code tools and techniques (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM Templates). Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week Internship (May/June-August 2026). Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible. Preferred Qualifications Experience in developing Nextflow pipelines. Experience in NGS, spatial-omics, single-cell, histopathology, and cell imaging data processing. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Self-starters that take initiative and think quickly on their feet. Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills. Motivation for an exciting summer opportunity with potential for future full-time employment. Eligibility Requirements Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date. Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to complete our immersive GSK Digital Assessment. Completion of the assessment is required to proceed in the application process. After completing the assessment, a recruiter will review your application and contact you with next steps. Please note: If you do not receive an automated email after submitting your application, be sure to check your spam folder. Benefits While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire. This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement. Pay Rate Range: $22/hr to $43/hr Interested in learning more? Register now on our digital learning platform (GSK Get Ahead - Connectr) where you can access interview and assessment hints and tips, speak to a mentor and learn more about life at GSK.

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering declarative components for scientific data ingestion, transformation, and publishing, while implementing data governance aligned with modern standards. Responsibilities also include writing high-quality code with comprehensive testing and participating in the design and implementation of scalable APIs.