Utilities Technician Apprentice Program, US, January 2027

GSK; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is offering a full-time Utilities Technician Apprentice Program in the United States, starting January 2027. The role combines on-the-job training in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing setting with part-time college studies—fully funded by GSK—leading toward an Associate's degree at a partner college.

Applicants must graduate high school by Sept 2026, have a minimum 2.8 GPA in core subjects, and have less than 36 college credits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent by September 2026.
• GPA of 2.8 (B) or above in core subjects.
• Math (Algebra/Geometry) GPA 2.8+ in each case.
• English GPA 2.8+.
• Biology and Chemistry GPA 2.8+.
• Must have less than 36 college credits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex manufacturing processes in a highly automated, regulated environment.
• Operate highly automated equipment to manufacture products.
• Monitor and support production processes and data using various instruments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as Reverse Osmosis Skids, WFI Stills, circulation pumps, ozone generators.
• Operate and maintain steam generating boilers.
• Work in cross-functional teams to improve GMP equipment and processes.
• Ensure safety of self and others and site protection.
• Interact with third-party contractors for onsite repairs and services.
• Conduct daily plant walkthrough checks to ensure critical equipment functions properly.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

GPA 2.8+

Algebra/Geometry (math) GPA 2.8+

English GPA 2.8+

Biology & Chemistry GPA 2.8+

<36 college credits

18+ years by Jan 1 2027

Job description

Join the GSK's Utilities Technician Apprentice Program, US, 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together

GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer high school graduates and first year college enrolled students (with less than 36 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.

Education required:

• High School diploma or equivalent diploma by September 2026
• High school GPA 2.8 ("B") or above (4.0 scale)
• High school Algebra and Geometry or 2 units equivalent of academic math (GPA 2.8 or above in each case)
• High school English (GPA 2.8 or above)
• High school Biology and Chemistry (GPA 2.8 or above)
• Must have less than 36 college credits

Language requirement

Written and spoken fluency in English

Preferred requirements:

• Have studied AP Biology, or Chemistry
• Have studied more than 1 life science
• Have studied High School Physics
• Have studied High School Pre-Calculus
• Have studied engineering, technology, robotics, shop or STEM related courses at high school

Other requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age by January 1st, 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.

Expected start date

January 2027

Application deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough applications.

Assessment Centre Date

November 2026

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help to positively impact the health of billions of people?

We are looking for highly motivated high school graduates with an interest in engineering who are looking to jump start your career in the biopharmaceutical industry. The apprenticeship program allows you to develop hands-on technical skills in our manufacturing facilities while continuing your education.

Working at our biopharmaceutical manufacturing site, you will help to ensure we have the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes and equipment to deliver life-saving medicines and vaccines to people in 90 % of the world's countries. This role will enable you to develop your skills in an industry that's making radical changes to the way it develops and manufactures products.

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

This entry-level, development opportunity offers you the chance to study towards nationally recognized qualifications while gaining hands-on, paid on-the-job training. Our apprentices attend college part-time studying theory elements of the apprenticeship while working at a GSK Biopharma Manufacturing facility.

Utilities Technician apprentices at Marietta will spend approx. 1 day per week studying towards an Associate's degree in Biotechnology or Engineering at our partner community college. You will spend most of your week working in our manufacturing facilities, rotating through different departments, receiving tailored on-the-job training from our in-house industry experts. Over the 3-4 years of the apprenticeship you will have a personal training program to help you develop and progress.

What will you do?

As a Utilities Technician apprentice, you may get involved in the following activities:

• Assist with complex manufacturing processes in a highly automated, regulated environment - ensuring quality, safety and accuracy in all that we do.
• Operate our specialized, highly automated equipment to manufacture our products.
• Monitor and support production processes and data, utilizing various instruments and control systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair Reverse Osmosis Skids, WFI Stills, Circulation pumps, ozone generators, etc.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and make minor repairs to steam generating boilers.
• Work in cross-functional teams to continuously improve the functionality of our GMP equipment and processes.
• Work in a compliant manner to ensure the safety of yourself, others and the protection of the site.
• Interact with third-party contractors to provide guidance when conducting onsite repairs and providing services.
• Conduct daily plant walkthrough checks to ensure critical equipment is functioning properly and potential issues are identified.
• Engage with Construction Project personnel to support onsite expansion needs within the Utilities f