Biotech Apprenticeship Programme, Singapore (October 2026 Intake)

Join GSK Biological’s Biotech Apprenticeship Programme to help us get ahead of disease together

GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer ITE Graduates the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards nationally recognized qualifications – a Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) fully funded by GSK. You will also receive a Work-Study Diploma certificate from Republic Polytechnic, a nationally recognized credential that certifies occupational proficiency.

Education required: Fresh Graduates holding a NITEC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in the fields of Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences. Fresh ITE graduates have to be graduated or completed National Service within the last 3 years.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Other requirements:

• If offered a position, the candidate must be willing to enrol, and meet entry requirements, with the partnering polytechnic (Republic Polytechnic) in the preferred related instruction course (i.e. Pharmaceutical Sciences)

• Must be able to commute daily to the GSK manufacturing facility in Tuas and to the polytechnic when required for classes

Start date: October 2026 (may be earlier depending on your availability for orientation in GSK)

Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough relevant applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Assessment Centre Date: Half day in mid-August (To be further advised)

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help to positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Biotech Apprenticeship programme today!

We are looking for highly motivated ITE graduates and alumni with an interest in science and engineering who are looking to kickstart their career in the biopharma industry. The apprenticeship programme allows you to develop hands-on technical skills learning to while continuing your education.  

Working at our vaccines manufacturing site, you will help to ensure we have the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes and equipment to deliver life-saving 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 polytechnic part-time studying towards a Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) while working at a GSK Vaccines Manufacturing facility in Singapore.

You will also receive a Work-Study certificate from our partnering polytechnic, a nationally recognised credential that certifies occupational proficiency.

You will spend most of your week working in our manufacturing facility learning how to operate and maintain the different equipment and utility systems that support our vaccines production from our in-house industry experts. You will learn safety and risk management to ensure all equipment is operated safely and efficiently. Over the 30 months of the apprenticeship, you will have a personal training programme to help you develop and progress.

What will you do?

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

• Learning about Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements

• Learn about our process/operations to ensure processes are completed reliably

• Be trained/qualified in all procedures and training required for performing operations

• Learn and perform key computer applications and maintenance of records

• Ensuring quality, safety and accuracy in all that we do

• Supporting routine preventive maintenance activities

• Get involved in project activities

• Coordination with other department / colleagues to ensure supply and operations continuity

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary

• An annual bonus based on company performance

• Access to healthcare and well-being programs

• Employee recognition programmes, which reward exceptional achievements

• On-the-job experience and formal and informal training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs

• Fully funded next level education

• Transport to and from site at centralised locations across Singapore

“Not only am I able to learn the theoretical skills in classroom, I also get to apply what I have learned through hands-on experience at work. Through the GSK apprenticeship, I am given the opportunity to learn the skills I need to thrive in the industry.” – Irfan Hayekal, Singapore Process Technician Apprentice

“GSK Apprenticeship has provided me with the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, which complemented my understanding of the diploma coursework. Best of all, it has allowed me to connect with many new people and gain valuable insights from them.” – Aqil Omar, Operations Technician

Let’s do this!

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Please email us at APAC.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.

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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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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