Summer Intern/Process Engineering & Process Analytical Technology

Department Description:

Process Engineering & PAT (Drug Substance Development) designs and scales up manufacturing processes. Engineers in this department are responsible for evaluating the manufacturing unit operations associated with the design and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), such as chemical reactions, distillations, separations and crystallizations.

Job Description:

The Process Engineering Intern will develop their engineering expertise with Senior Staff to support the manufacturing unit operations for API. Day-to-day activities will include evaluating and characterizing chemical reactions, distillations, extractions, and/or crystallization protocols. This position includes experimental planning, hands-on laboratory work, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will assist in scientific contributions towards the progression on Development Projects as directed by Process Engineering leadership team and possess areas of familiarity in the manufacture of small-molecule pharmaceuticals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, or similar disciplines.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12 week assignment.
• 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:

• Previous laboratory experience in chemical or process-related engineering
• Demonstrated experience working in an experimental laboratory environment
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical practices and unit-operations such as chemical reactions, distillations, separations and crystallizations

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.

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• If your skillsets are a match for this role, you will be contacted by our recruitment team with next steps to complete our internal World of GSK Assessment.
  • Please note, you must receive a passing score to move forward in the interview process. Once your assessment is complete, a recruiter will review your results and be in touch with next steps.