Apprentice Program, US, 2027

About the Program

GSK offers a variety of apprenticeship programs across our US sites, focusing on areas such as manufacturing, automation, biochemistry, and supply chain. These are full-time, entry-level opportunities designed for high school graduates and first-year college students with less than 30 college credits. Apprenticeships provide a pathway to start a career, learn from industry experts, and study towards a fully funded associate degree. All programs are registered with the Department of Labor, and successful completion results in a certificate of completion from the US Department of Labor.

Program Details

• Open for Application: October 2026
• Program Start Date: August 2027
• Anticipated Assessment Center Date: May 2027

Key Responsibilities

• The specific responsibilities will vary by role type and location.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• English Fluency: Written and spoken fluency in English.
• Age: Must be 18 years of age by August 1, 2027.
• Work Experience: Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school.
• Enrollment: Willingness to enroll in and meet entry requirements for a related instruction course with one of GSK's partnering community colleges or technical institutions, if offered a position.
• Commute: Ability to commute daily to the GSK worksite and related instruction facility, with a maximum one-way commute time of 60 minutes.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/Equivalency: Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalency diploma by June 2027.
• High School GPA: Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Academic Math: High school algebra and geometry, or 2 units equivalent of academic math, with a GPA of 2.5 or above in each.
• English: High school English with a GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Science: High school biology and chemistry with a GPA of 2.5 or above.
• College Credits: Must have less than 30 completed college credits at the time of application.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous study in: AP biology, chemistry, more than 1 life science, high school physics or pre-calculus, and/or engineering, technology, robotics, or shop.
• Less than 2 years of experience in a lab environment (including intern or shadowing opportunities).
• Less than 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or FDA interfacing industry (including intern or shadowing opportunities).

Skills

• Data Integrity
• Detail-Oriented
• Digital Fluency
• Emergency Response
• Financial Acumen
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Problem Solving
• Production Management
• Project Coordination
• Quality Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Awareness
• Site Operations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Fully funded college tuition and paid expenses for associate’s degree
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Access to healthcare and well-being programs
• 401k contribution and match
• Paid vacation time and paid time off
• Employee recognition programs
• Performance and development program