Winter Co-op/Discovery Biology

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).

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ViiV Healthcare Limited is a multinational pharmaceutical company specializing in the research and development of medicines to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS. ViiV Discovery is a multidisciplinary fast-paced organization whose remit spans from target identification and validation, lead optimization towards the selection of pharmaceuticals to be evaluated in the clinic.

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We are seeking a co-op scientist to join the Discovery Biology team at the Branford, CT site. Based on level, the student will assist experienced scientists to either learn or refine molecular biology and mammalian cell culture techniques and gain independence towards conducting experimentation in an HIV focused laboratory. The position is on site and for a period of 12 months.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.
• Experience in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 12-month co-op (January 2027  ~ January 2028).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

• Molecular cloning, cell culture.
• Experience with biosafety level 2 containment.
• Handling HIV and performing virus replication cell based assays are a plus.

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to complete our immersive GSK Digital Assessment. A passing score is required to proceed in the application process. After completing the assessment, a recruiter will review your application and contact you with next steps. 
  • Please note: We recommend using your personal email when submitting your application as school emails tend to block external senders. If you do not receive an automated email after submitting your application, be sure to check your spam folder.

• Atrium is committed to partnering with our clients to create inclusive work environments; to that end, if you need to request an accommodation to complete this application, please reach out to GSK@atriumworks.com.