Yale - GSK Summer Research Program

Department Description:

The Yale - GSK Summer Research Program provides an opportunity for aspiring scientists to conduct cutting edge research in both academia and industry in the laboratories of Yale University and GlaxoSmithKline, respectively.

This position spans two summers. In the first summer, successful candidates will be invited to conduct research in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology or Chemical Engineering in the Departments of Chemistry or Engineering at Yale University. The subsequent summer, students will utilize, and build on, the training received to work on a project team at GSK within one of the following divisions: Chemical Development, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Synthetic Biology or the manufacturing Pilot Plant. Yale is located in New Haven, CT and GSK Upper Providence is located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA.

Job Description:

At Yale:

• Expected to contribute to ongoing research programs in synthetic organic chemistry, catalysis, chemical biology or chemical engineering.
• Meet regularly with their faculty advisor to discuss progress.
• Present their findings at the end of the training period.

At GSK:

• Be part of a team that is involved in the design and development of R&D assets.
• Expected to perform bench-scale experiments working with the team to develop, characterize or validate upstream processes and compile/analyze experimental results.  
• Responsible for communicating results in the form of presentations and written reports as required.
• Expected to work seamlessly within a team, interacting on a routine basis with colleagues across chemistry divisions and other functional teams as necessary.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.  

GSK is 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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). 

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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Either a second or third year undergraduate student majoring in Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or closely related Biological Science. Because this is a two-year program, students entering their third year in the Fall of 2025 will be given priority.
• Must be able to work full-time (35+ hours/week) throughout the duration of the assignment.
• Must have an active student status in a BS degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Hands on experienceperforming organic chemistry (synthesis, catalysis or related field), chemical biology or chemical engineering experiments, in an academic or professional laboratory is desired.    
• Demonstrated record of scientific achievement and a basic knowledge of chemistry and/or general engineering.  
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrix team

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.