Quality Science Graduate Program, Marietta 2027

About the role

GSK's Quality Science Graduate Program in Marietta, PA starts in September 2027 and gives graduates hands-on experience in pharmaceutical quality testing laboratories and manufacturing facilities. The program covers regulatory insight, quality control, quality systems and analytics, risk and compliance, and sustainability projects, with rotations, training and mentoring. Applicants can apply to only one GSK graduate program in the US.

Key responsibilities

• Build knowledge of industry regulations and the role of compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Work in quality testing labs and manufacturing facilities, mastering analytical techniques such as wet chemistry, chromatography and microbiology, and gain experience across raw materials, intermediates, finished products, sterility and environmental testing.
• Learn quality systems, including deviations, corrective and preventative actions, change control and documentation.
• Develop understanding of risk management and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Collaborate with teams across manufacturing, quality, technical services, R&D and supply chain to introduce new products and testing methods.
• Contribute to sustainability projects (waste reduction, green lab initiatives) and performance improvement projects using DMAIC and Lean Six Sigma.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field.
• Written and spoken fluency in English.
• Graduation by August 2027.
• Interest in science, quality and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Required skills

• Structured problem solving and attention to detail.
• Priorities management and adaptability.
• Clear communication and collaboration.
• Digital mindset, with interest in data and emerging technologies.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus based on company performance.
• Healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan and paid time off.
• Personalized development plan, LinkedIn Learning and employee resource groups.
• Calm membership, wellbeing resources, employee recognition and two paid volunteering days per year.
• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave and relocation support for eligible hires.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the role closes once enough applications are received; the assessment centre takes place between November 2026 and February 2027.