Level 6 Laboratory Science Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship, Ware, UK, 2025

As the Laboratory Science Chemistry Apprentice, you will gain an understanding of early-stage drug discovery processes, all whilst actively studying towards your BSc (Hons) Chemical Science degree with Manchester Metropolitan University. For more information see:

• Course details: Laboratory Scientist (Chemical Science) Degree Apprenticeship | Manchester Metropolitan University
• Apprenticeship standard: Laboratory scientist (degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
What will you do?
• Gain hands-on experience with liquid chromatography, various automation platforms and wet chemistry techniques.
• Master the art of preparing samples for analysis to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Develop skills in analysing data to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
• Learn the importance of quality control in ensuring the precision and reliability of analytical results.
• Work with a team to ensure quality and continuity of supply to patients.
• Rotate across different groups within the analytical chemistry laboratories to gain a broad understanding of various functions, and gain insights across the Quality function
• Collaborate with experienced scientists and contribute to ongoing projects.
• Ensure and champion a safe and compliant workspace by adhering to safety protocols, quality standards and participating in comprehensive safety training.
  
  GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
• Must have/be predicted 104 UCAS points at A-level (grades BCC or equivalent), with one being Chemistry or an equivalent scientific discipline.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English. Other requirements: You will be based at Ware. You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site location on the day you start your apprenticeship as you are expected to be on site daily.

GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the world's leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out. You'll earn a salary for performing a real role - with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions., The GSC (Global Supply Chain) site at Ware produces both respiratory devices and medicines in Oral Solid Dose form. The site has circa 1,500 highly-motivated and capable people working at it. The Ware site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company's pipeline of new medicines in oral and solid dose forms, as well as operating a high-volume commercial production facility for respiratory devices.
• Join a large early talent community, with a strong social network of over 20 apprentices, and lots of opportunities for activities and engagement.
• Make a difference to people's lives by playing your part in helping GSK to deliver life-saving respiratory devices and tablets to millions of patients across the world.
• Work at GSK's Ware GSC Site where we put quality and safety first, and where you will be supported and developed in an encouraging and friendly environment.
Here are some of the motivations of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?:
• "I wanted to get straight into the workplace and make a difference working for a company with a fantastic culture and values that match my own."
• "I enjoy the mix of university alongside practical on the job lab training, and I like having my own responsibilities at work."
• "I like the fact that I can put the theory of my degree straight into practice at work.", Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class
• (US only).
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.


• Starting salary of £20,800 per year, increasing to £26,400 after 1 year (subject to review annually) + annual bonus based on company performance.
• Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognized qualifications.
• All costs of your apprenticeship will be paid for by GSK.
• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.
• Access to NxtGen - a social group where you can connect with other GSK apprentices nationally and internationally.
• Access to healthcare and well-being programmes.
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.