Register your interest - Apprentice Program, US, 2027

GlaxoSmithKline; Upper Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition covered

Annual bonus

Healthcare & wellbeing programs

401k match

Paid vacation & PTO

Recognition programs

Performance & development

Job summary

GSK offers a range of apprenticeship programs across the United States in manufacturing, automation, biochemistry, supply chain and more. These are full-time, entry-level opportunities that fund an associate degree and provide on-the-job learning from industry experts.

Programs are site-based and vary by location; eligibility includes a high school diploma, English fluency, and commuting willingness. Start date is August 2027 with a May 2027 assessment window.

Qualifications

• Written and spoken fluency in English.
• 18 years of age by August 1, 2027.
• Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school.
• Must enroll in a preferred related instruction course at a partnered community college or technical institution if offered a position.
• Must be able to commute daily to GSK worksite and related instruction facility, with a maximum commute time of 60 minutes one way.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalency by June 2026; GPA 2.5+; less than 30 college credits at application time.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

Emergency Response

Financial Acumen

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Production Management

Project Coordination

Quality Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Awareness

Site Operations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Are you interested in a career where we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together?

With over 300 years of innovation, we’re a science-led global healthcare company that delivers billions of innovative products each year. Join us to make millions of lives better.

Apprenticeships at GSK

We have a variety of different apprenticeship programs at our sites across the US. These include roles in manufacturing, automation, biochemistry, supply chain and more. Role types and availability vary by location and recruitment year.

To learn more about the program and role types, visit Apprentices | GSK US.

2027 openings will be made available in October 2026.

An apprenticeship is a smart alternative route for students who want to start their career and learn from industry experts from day one. GSK apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer high school graduates and first year college enrolled students (with less than 30 college credits) the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards their associate degree. This associate degree is fully funded by GSK. All apprenticeships are registered with the Department of Labor at each site, and apprentices receive a certificate of completion from the US Department of Labor upon their successful completion of their program.

Benefits include:

• A competitive base salary
• Fully funded college tuition and paid expenses for associate’s degree
• An annual bonus based on company performance
• Access to healthcare and well-being programs, 401k contribution and match, paid vacation time and paid time off
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
• A performance and development program

Start date: August 2027

Assessment center date (anticipated/subject to change): May 2027

Basic requirements:

• Written and spoken fluency in English.
• Must be 18 years of age by August 1, 2027.
• Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school.
• If offered a position the candidate must be willing to enroll, and meet entry requirements, with one of GSK's partnering community colleges or technical institutions, in the preferred related instruction course.
• Must be able to commute on a daily basis to GSK worksite and related instruction facility, with a maximum commute time of 60 minutes one way.
• Education required: Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalency diploma by June 2026. High school GPA 2.5 (B) or above (4.0 scale). High school algebra and geometry or 2 units equivalent of academic math (GPA 2.5 or above in each case). High school English (GPA 2.5 or above). High school biology and chemistry (GPA 2.5 or above). Must have less than 30 completed college credits at the time of application.

Preferred requirements:

• Previous study in any of the following: AP biology, chemistry, more than 1 life science, high school physics or pre-calculus, and/or engineering, technology, robotics, or shop.
• Less than 2-years experience in lab (including intern or shadowing opportunity).
• Less than 2-years experience in pharmaceutical or FDA interfacing industry (intern or shadowing opportunity).

We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported and seen. Different perspectives lead to fresh, innovative ideas. We're building an inclusive culture where the world's best talent can help transform medicine, together.

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Skills

• Data Integrity
• Detail-Oriented
• Digital Fluency
• Emergency Response
• Financial Acumen
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Problem Solving
• Production Management
• Project Coordination
• Quality Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Awareness
• Site Operations

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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. Find out more on our career site.