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Placement details

Overview 

GSK is looking for Laboratory Science (Chemistry) Apprentices to join their team at GSK, Ware, Hertfordshire. GSK are a science-led global healthcare company that delivers billions on innovative products to companies each year. GSK is a place where outstanding people do amazing things. They exist to help people do more, feel better, live longer.

The Role

You will be part of our laboratory team based at our Ware pharmaceutical manufacturing site. This is not a Research & Development facility.

Your duties might include:

• Learning analytical methods and operating specialist laboratory equipment to test our pharmaceutical products and raw materials

• Learning about the process each drug or product follows through to full-scale manufacturing.

• Carrying out data analysis, interpreting data and report writing

​You’ll be excited by the thought of:

• Building your laboratory skills in a manufacturing setting

• Studying towards your Level 5 apprenticeship in Chemical Science

• Working as part of a team of scientists

• Using your analytical skills and attention to detail to support our patients to do more, feel better, live longer.

If you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to work towards a level 6 (degree level) apprenticeship.

Requirements

You must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9-5 (A*-C) including English Language (not Literature), Science and Maths. You should have achieved or be predicted to achieve a minimum of 96 UCAS points from your top 3 A-Levels (or equivalent) not including General Studies

You'll also need to have achieved or be predicted A-Level Chemistry at grade C or above.

What qualification and support will I get?

The 3-year apprenticeship is a blended approach of distance learning and block release with Kent University (please note: the provider may be subject to change).

You will be studying towards a Level 5 Apprenticeship in Chemical Science (Chemistry)  After completing the level 5 you may be offered the opportunity to go on to study for a level 6 (degree level) apprenticeship.

If you are offered an apprenticeship; you will have a buddy or a mentor who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship. Working with both your line and programme manager we want to identify the right opportunities to help you succeed in the short term and throughout your career with us. 

Benefits

You'll also get:

• A fully-sponsored Level 5 Apprenticeship in Chemical Science (Chemistry)

• A competitive annual salary of £17,000

• Private healthcare 

• A range of benefits including share schemes and tax-free bikes 

• A recognition programme to reward exceptional work by you and your team 

• Training and development (including opportunities to attend annual Apprentice development events) 

Duration: 3 Years. 

Start date: September 2021

Application Deadline

GSK accept ongoing applications and will close this vacancy once they have enough applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as possible if you do not want you to miss out!

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process and applications on the GSK website - https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/apprentices-students-and-graduates/apprentice-programmes/applying-for-our-apprentice-programme/