Summer Intern/Sterile Formulation & Process Development at GSK

Upper Providence, Pennsylvania, 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

Colloidal Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Analytical Methods, Molecular Interaction, Excipients, API, Stability, Manufacturability, Material Characterization, Statistical Tools, GMP Compliance, Data Analysis, Suspension Development, Injectable Formulations

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 Sterile Formulation and Process Development is a part of our Drug Development and Supply (DDS) organization here at GSK. Formulation and Process Development is a research and development (R&D) team that sits at the interface of Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), Drug Substance, Manufacturing, Clinical Operations and Supply Chain to realize therapeutics with desired presentation and efficacy. We are a highly dynamic and technical team. You will thrive in this environment if you can prioritize and manage tasks, communicate requests effectively and a team player. This position is located at the Upper Providence site. 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 The Sterile Formulation Development Intern will be part of a team developing fundamental understanding of stabilization mechanisms for injectable formulations, with a particular emphasis on suspensions. Key learnings include: Apply knowledge in colloidal science, leveraging expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, and material science to understand the stabilization mechanism and therefore design robust suspension drug products. Developing analytical methods to understand the molecular interaction and packing between various excipients and API, to understand the impact on critical quality parameters of drug products. Determine important factors impacting the stability, manufacturability and performance of one or more of our sterile injectable drug delivery platforms such micro and nano-suspensions. Work closely with the material science team members to develop methods for material characterization. Create a model and/or design space for a robust drug product by analyzing the data using statistical tools. Summarize key findings via periodic meetings, presentations, and draft reports. At the end of the internship, you may have an opportunity to present the findings and conclusions to the department. Comply with GMP requirements for recording experiments and data, and writing reports, including scientific review and data checking. Comply with the requirements of Quality, Safety, and GSK policies and procedures to ensure that GSK intellectual property is protected. Minimum Qualifications Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or equivalent degree. Knowledge of formulation science, material characterization and physical chemistry. Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of 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 Basic understanding of injectable pharmaceutical formulations and manufacturing processes such as lyophilization, wet-bead media milling etc. Hands on experience working on micro- or nanoparticle formulations development. Knowledge of Design of Experiment, multivariate analysis. Experience with lyophilization and particle size measurement. 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 intern will develop a fundamental understanding of stabilization mechanisms for injectable formulations, focusing on suspensions, by applying knowledge from pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, and material science. Key tasks include developing analytical methods, determining factors impacting stability and manufacturability, and summarizing findings through presentations and reports.