Internship: Lab Systems & Automation Intern, IT, 2026

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives.

We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

• Knowledge of programming (Python preferred, or MATLAB)
• Strong interest in laboratory automation, technology and data;
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and systems
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving approach
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Adaptability and proactive attitude

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact!  You’ll take on challenging, serious work on live projects or assignments.  You’ll also get to learn from us, develop your skills and gain valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.

• Support implementation and testing of laboratory automation workflows
• Contribute to integration and configuration of lab instrumentation
• Develop and support basic scripting in Python for workflows and data analysis
• Work on laboratory data collection, cleaning and visualisation (Excel, Power BI)
• Assist with configuration and testing of lab digital tools and systems
• Collaborate with lab scientists, engineers, IT and quality teams
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with data integrity standards
• Follow lab safety and good laboratory practice requirements

• Hands-on experience with lab automation systems and instrumentation
• Basic development of Python scripts applied to laboratory workflows
• Practical understanding of lab data systems and digital tools
• Data analysis, reporting and dashboard creation
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration (science, IT, engineering, quality)
• Strong documentation practices and data integrity standards
• Structured problem solving in a technical/scientific environment

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website

Learn more about the application process gsk.to/ECprocess

You can hear more from our past interns in the videos below

You can learn more about GSK and our careers here https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/

Please email us at  WW.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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