Microbiology Industrial Placement, 2027

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Salary: A salary of £26,400 plus a bonus.  

Workplace Arrangements: Full time onsite required 

 Application Closing:  Roles are expected to close on 13/10/2026, however, candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point.

Please ensure you review and complete the application stages below.

Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?  

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact. You’ll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments.  You’ll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.  

What do we offer you?  

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance. 

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements. 

• Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.   

• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP. 

• Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance  

• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.  

• Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.  

• 2 volunteering days per year 

Typical skills you can expect to learn on this placement will include:  

• Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams 

• Communication (written & verbal) 

• Time management 

• Problem-solving 

• Networking 

• Data analysis and management 

• Technical skills (detailed within each role description) 

The Roles (2 available) 

Role 1 – Microbiology - Barnard Castle 
 

Degree Requirements: Biomedical Sciences, Life-Sciences Degree, Chemistry, Pharmacy, 

Working Arrangements: Full time onsite required  

Overview of the Department 

Barnard Castle is a key secondary site for GSK with a large number of New Products coming through development at site. We manufacture and supply a huge range of different pharmaceutical products from Sterile Products (Syringes and Vials) to Liquid Inhalations and Dermatologicals. We have recently opened a new state of the art aseptic digital facility producing biopharmaceuticals. 

 
An opportunity exists to work alongside the Microbiological quality control laboratory and microbiological technical functions that support the manufacture and filling of a range of pharmaceutical products. The successful candidate will integrate into the Microbiology team and be expected to deliver a business or compliance improvement project. In addition to this, opportunities will arise to support day to day operations, working in a safe and compliant manner. Exposure to this high volume and fast paced environment will build a great understanding of pharmaceutical microbiology and compliance activities. 

Key Placement Learnings 

• Using and interpreting data from one or more of the following microbiological techniques / tests: high-throughput robotic screening, molecular biology, aseptic techniques, identification of microbial isolates, environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing, water monitoring, bioburden monitoring, organism identification, sterility testing 

• Key laboratory techniques such as preparing samples and standard solutions including the calibration and maintenance of equipment. 

• Leading laboratory investigations 

• Technical report writing skills. 

• Adopting good laboratory practice 

• Completing a continuous improvement project in the laboratory 

Role 2 – Microbiology Montrose
 

Degree Requirements: Life Science - Chemistry 

Working Arrangements: Full time onsite required  

Overview of the Department
 

The Microbiology Laboratory placement provides experience supporting Quality Control (QC) testing, Environmental Monitoring, and microbiological technical support across the Ware site. Working within a laboratory environment, the role contributes to routine testing, validation activities, continuous improvement projects, and environmental monitoring programs. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience while developing analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, working closely with microbiology specialists and cross-functional teams across the site. 

Key Placement Activities 

• Performed environmental monitoring activities, including environmental swabbing and sample collection to support site quality and contamination control programs. 

• Prepared and processed microbiological samples for incubation and testing, following laboratory procedures and quality standards. 

• Supported Quality Control testing activities, contributing to the delivery of high-volume microbiology testing across the site. 

• Assisted with product, process, and equipment validation projects, helping to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. 

• Worked alongside Microbiology Specialists to support and lead laboratory and site-wide improvement projects, applying analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance laboratory efficiency, processes, and performance. 

Apply now!
 

These placement opportunities have the following recruitment stages – you must successfully pass each stage to be offered a placement year with GSK for 2026: 

You can find hints and tips on our recruitment process and get guidance from real GSK mentors on our Early Careers Hub here. 

We’re 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because it’s the right thing to do. You can learn more about Inclusion at GSK here. 

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