Lab Operations - Intern

GlaxoSmithKline; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Pakistan offers an internship to support laboratory testing, equipment care and compliance. You will collaborate with quality, production and EHS teams to gain hands-on experience and follow safe, compliant processes.

The role provides structured mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities to contribute to batch records and quality documentation while developing skills in GMP/GxP procedures.

Qualifications

• Pharm-D or BS Chemistry or related field required.
• 0–1 year of practical lab/production/quality experience.
• Basic understanding of GMP/GxP or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping.
• Clear verbal and written English and Urdu communication.

Responsibilities

• Support routine sampling, basic laboratory testing and sample preparation under supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of raw data, logs and basic quality documentation.
• Operate and care for laboratory equipment following safety instructions.
• Assist with batch registration, report generation and documentation for internal reviews.
• Support in the documentation of Lab related activities.

Skills

Data Analysis

Design Thinking

Digital Learning

Influencing Without Authority

Leadership Training and Development

Learning and Development (L&D)

Organizational Culture

Program Delivery Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Resource Planning

Education

Pharm – D or BS- Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Quality Management Systems

Job description

You will join our lab and operations teams in Pakistan as an intern supporting laboratory testing, equipment care. You will work closely with quality, production and EHS colleagues to follow safe and compliant processes. We value curiosity, attention to detail and a learning mindset. This role offers hands‑on experience, structured mentorship and opportunities to make a meaningful contribution that helps us unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

Support to be provided for the following activities under supervision.

• Support routine sampling, basic laboratory testing and sample preparation under supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of raw data, logs and basic quality documentation.
• Operate and care for laboratory following safety instructions.
• Assist with batch registration, report generation and documentation for internal reviews.
• Support in the documentation of Lab related activities.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Pharm – D or BS- Chemistry or a related field is required for the role.
• 0 to 1 year of practical experience in a laboratory, production or quality environment.
• Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices or good laboratory practices, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication in English and Urdu or another local language.
• Ability and willingness to work full time on site and follow EHS and site safety requirements.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems or basic quality management systems.
• Experience with documentation control, batch records or audit support.
• Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks under supervision.
• A proactive, team-focused attitude and eagerness to take on new responsibilities.

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Design Thinking
• Digital Learning
• Influencing Without Authority
• Leadership Training and Development
• Learning and Development (L&D)
• Organizational Culture
• Program Delivery Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Resource Planning

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.

Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are 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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 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.