Fall Co-op/In Vitro DMPK

GSK Internships & Co-ops powered by Atrium • Upper Providence, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The GSK US Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) organization is responsible for delivery of key DMPK support (in vitro, pharmacokinetic, and bioanalytical) to help drive early drug discovery programs. Within that structure, the US discovery in vitro team is responsible for delivering in vitro DMPK results with a focus on high quality and rapid turnaround.
This position will allow the selected candidate to:
Perform standard in vitro DMPK studies including but not limited to intrinsic clearance, protein binding, permeability, etc., in various matrices using both manual and automated assay formats
Work closely with in vitro staff to investigate/validate/implement in vitro DMPK assays to support global in vitro strategy
Assist in optimizing automated assay workflows
Analyze, interpret, and present data to DMPK staff

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Able to work full-time (35 hours/week) throughout the 6 month co-op (September 2026 ~ March 2027).
• 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
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.

Nice To Haves

• Good working knowledge of cell culture techniques, media preparation, and laboratory practices.
• Basic understanding of Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetic, or Bioanalytical principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard in vitro DMPK studies including but not limited to intrinsic clearance, protein binding, permeability, etc., in various matrices using both manual and automated assay formats
• Work closely with in vitro staff to investigate/validate/implement in vitro DMPK assays to support global in vitro strategy
• Assist in optimizing automated assay workflows
• Analyze, interpret, and present data to DMPK staff

Benefits

• Relocation stipend for candidates hired for an on-site or hybrid role who reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location.
• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Medical benefits
• Fringe benefits
• Overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees