Spring Co-op/Sample Management in Data, Automation and Predictive Sciences (DAPS)

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

6d • $22 - $43

About The Position

The student Co-op will help manage GSK's sample collection, including distributing samples and maintaining inventory. Sample preparation uses laboratory automation and software applications. The Co-op will learn new processes, contribute to process improvement, prioritize multiple functions, and meet timelines. The role requires following standard operating procedures to maintain compliance and safety, applying basic laboratory techniques, and communicating clearly while working independently and as part of a team.

The position is a temporary role as an Atrium employee on assignment at GSK. The assignment is scheduled for 12 months, approximately March 2027 through March 2028, and requires full-time work of 35 hours per week. The role is eligible for overtime pay. The position details do not specify whether work is onsite, hybrid, or remote.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Able to work full-time, 35 hours per week, throughout the 12-month assignment from approximately March 2027 to March 2028.
• Must have active student status and/or be within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program; post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.
• Able to perform basic laboratory techniques.
• Able to learn new processes, prioritize multiple functions, and meet timelines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check before the assignment target start date.
• Must complete the GSK Digital Assessment and achieve a passing score to proceed in the application process.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, procedures, and fundamental laboratory methods related to chemistry or biology.
• Experience performing standardized laboratory tests according to outlined procedures, calculating and recording test results, and maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe laboratory environment.
• Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, weigh, distribute, and maintain inventory of solid small-molecule chemical compounds as part of a team.
• Use multiple software applications to manage process flows.
• Prioritize multiple job functions and complete work within tight deadlines.
• Follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate work updates and issues to the supervisor and colleagues.
• Maintain instruments in good working order and report safety or maintenance problems to the supervisor.
• Follow standard operating procedures and applicable compliance and safety standards.
• Potentially use liquid-handling equipment and complex automation platforms to generate final output plates.
• Potentially work with automation stores to manage the collection.
• Potentially conduct weekly or monthly quality checks on instruments and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Benefits, with eligibility determined the month following the date of hire.
• Relocation stipend for eligible candidates hired into an onsite or hybrid role who reside more than 50 miles from their assigned work location.
• Overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern