Analytical and Synthetic Chemistry Industrial Placement

1w1 week ago

GSK

Stevenage, GB · Full-time · £25,400 – £25,400

About this role

GSK Industrial Placement in Analytical and Synthetic Chemistry offers valuable real-world work experience to positively impact lives. Take on a real role with genuine impact through challenging tasks in live projects or assignments. Kickstart your career while developing skills for the future.

Roles available in Stevenage and Ware R&D sites require full time on site. Expected start date is September 2026 for approximately 1 year duration. Early applications encouraged as positions may close anytime.

Join multidisciplinary teams in GSK R&D environment. Learn from others in your team and across GSK. Focus efforts on roles aligning with your skills, interests, and university experience.

Develop teamworking through multidisciplinary collaboration, written and verbal communication, time management, problem-solving, networking, data analysis and management. Gain technical skills detailed for each role. Access IPUnite community for early careers networking and development.

Requirements

Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or similar
Completed a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at start of placement
Enrolled at a UK or ROI University for the duration of placement
Written and spoken fluency in English
Not eligible if already graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree and studying postgraduate Masters

Responsibilities

Execute synthetic chemistry reactions in R&D projects
Perform analytical chemistry techniques to characterize compounds
Analyze and manage experimental data
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on live assignments
Solve problems in chemical synthesis and analysis
Record and report findings through written and verbal communication
Apply time management to project tasks

Benefits

Annual bonus based on company performance
Employee recognition programs rewarding exceptional achievements
Cutting-edge wellbeing platform with 24/7 confidential helpline, mindfulness, health screenings, financial wellbeing support
Private Healthcare Insurance including 24-hour online GP access
Employee Resource Groups for networking, mentorship, personal and professional development
IPUnite community for early careers development, networking, social connections
2 volunteering days per year