Microbiology Industrial Placement - 2022 Intake

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Microbiology Industrial Placement

Degree Requirements:

Must be studying an undergraduate degree in a Microbiology or combined microbiology undergraduate degree. (Biomedical sciences and Biological science courses are accepted only if intensive microbiology module included.).

You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You will be expected to provide evidence from your university to show you will be an undergraduate student for the duration of the placement year.

A microbiology placement in one of our manufacturing sites will give you hands on practical application of microbial techniques. You’ll be contributing to ensuring our pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products are manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards.

You’ll gain experience in areas such as:

• The use and interpretation of data from one or more of the following microbiological techniques / tests: aseptic techniques, identification of microbial isolates, environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing, water monitoring, bioburden monitoring, organism identification, sterility testing
• Validation of microbial testing methods for tablet or inhaled pharmaceutical products
• Technical report writing skills
• Leading laboratory investigations
• Adopting good laboratory practice
• Key laboratory techniques such as preparing samples and standard solutions
• Calibration and maintenance of equipment

Whichever role you go into you will be applying the skills you already have and developing new skills such as; team working, problem solving and building relationships. You will work with and learn from an experienced team of analysts and technicians. They will coach and mentor you during your year to help you achieve your potential.

You’ll need:

• A passion for microbiology and lab work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Drive to get things done
• To be a team player
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Excel / Data skills
• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned with GSK Values and Expectations.

About GSK

GSK are a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops innovative Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines products. Our challenging and inspiring mission is to enable people to do more, feel better and live longer by developing innovative products and improving access to healthcare for patients around the world.

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