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Winter Co-op/Anti-HIV Biotherapeutics

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Department Description:

ViiV Healthcare is an independent, global specialist HIV company dedicated to delivering innovative new options for the care and treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS. ViiV Virology is a multidisciplinary in-house organization which spans the end-to-end discovery framework: target identification / validation / optimization, pre-clinical testing, and justification for candidate selection / conduct of clinical trials in humans.

Job Description:

We are seeking a co-op student in the Branford, CT site to help conduct mechanistic study of a next-generation anti-HIV bio-therapeutic, mainly through virology and molecular biology technologies, along with biochemical and biophysical characterizations. The selected candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will have the opportunity to work alongside virologists, antibody engineers, protein scientists, and chemists in a dynamic and multidisciplinary team environment.

The position will allow the selected candidate to:

  • Apply knowledge in virology, molecule biology, protein biochemistry and biophysics to support drug discovery at ViiV.
  • Engage and network with scientific leaders in drug discovery across ViiV R&D.
  • Present and report their work within ViiV R&D.

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:

  • Completed Bachelor's, or pursuing a Master's or PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.
  • Must be able to work in a BSL2+ environment.
  • Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6 to 12-month assignment (January ~ June 2025, or January 2025 ~ January 2026).
  • Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Track record of collaborating in a team-based environment
  • Attention to detail, excellent documentation, organization, data analysis and communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and excitement for drug discovery related technologies
  • Direct experience with molecular biology or virology would be a plus, though not essential

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.