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Winter Co-op/Process Safety

GSK

Description of Department:

Chemical Supply Chain (CSC) Global Process Safety 

A team within Medicine Development and Supply (MDS)-CSC dedicated to ensuring all chemistry developed for scale up in GSK pilot plants and manufacturing facilities can be controlled safely. We provide chemical process hazard evaluation for all GSK: Medicine Development and Supply (MDS), Global Supply Chain (GSC) and Medicinal Chemistry. We promote the development of inherently safer chemistry, though both scientific (intellectual) and experimental based assessments.

Job Description:

The candidate will be assigned technical Skill-based Process Safety oriented project(s) within the thermal stability and reaction calorimetry areas. They will be expected to develop operational proficiency on several laboratory instruments Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Accelerating Rate Calorimeter (ARC) and micro-calorimeter. Competency in basic laboratory procedures is required. Additionally, the candidate will conduct internal and external literature review to corroborate experimental findings. A technical presentation will be expected at the end of the Co-op cycle.  

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar disciplines.
  • Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 4 month co-op (January 2024 ~ April 2024).
  • Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS, BA or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and handling chemical agents: weighing and dispensing chemical entities, etc.
  • Basic understanding of computer programs, e.g., Microsoft Office.
  • Two semesters of college accredited organic chemistry.

Benefits:

  • Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and handling chemical agents: weighing and dispensing chemical entities, etc.
  • Basic understanding of computer programs, e.g., Microsoft Office.
  • Two semesters of college accredited organic chemistry.

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.