Join GSK Biological’s Biotech Apprenticeship Programme to help us get ahead of disease together
Application Link: https://jobs.gsk.com/en-gb/jobs/438779
GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer ITE Graduates the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards nationally recognized qualifications – a Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) fully funded by GSK. You will also receive a Work-Study Diploma certificate from Republic Polytechnic, a nationally recognized credential that certifies occupational proficiency.
Education required: Fresh Graduates holding a NITEC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in the fields of Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences. Fresh ITE graduates have to be graduated or completed National Service within the last 3 years.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Other requirements:
If offered a position, the candidate must be willing to enrol, and meet entry requirements, with the partnering polytechnic (Republic Polytechnic) in the preferred related instruction course (i.e. Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Must be able to commute daily to the GSK manufacturing facility in Tuas and to the polytechnic when required for classes
Start date: October 2026 (may be earlier depending on your availability for orientation in GSK)
Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough relevant applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Assessment Centre Date: Half day in mid-August (To be further advised)
Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help to positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Biotech Apprenticeship programme today!
We are looking for highly motivated ITE graduates and alumni with an interest in science and engineering who are looking to kickstart their career in the biopharma industry. The apprenticeship programme allows you to develop hands-on technical skills learning to while continuing your education.
Working at our vaccines manufacturing site, you will help to ensure we have the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes and equipment to deliver life-saving vaccines to people in 90% of the world’s countries. This role will enable you to develop your skills in an industry that’s making radical changes to the way it develops and manufactures products.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
This entry-level development opportunity offers you the chance to study towards nationally recognized qualifications while gaining hands-on, paid on-the-job training. Our apprentices attend polytechnic part-time studying towards a Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) while working at a GSK Vaccines Manufacturing facility in Singapore.
You will also receive a Work-Study certificate from our partnering polytechnic, a nationally recognised credential that certifies occupational proficiency.
You will spend most of your week working in our manufacturing facility learning how to operate and maintain the different equipment and utility systems that support our vaccines production from our in-house industry experts. You will learn safety and risk management to ensure all equipment is operated safely and efficiently. Over the 30 months of the apprenticeship, you will have a personal training programme to help you develop and progress.
What will you do?
As a Biotech apprentice, you may get involved in the following activities:
Learning about Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements
Learn about our process/operations to ensure processes are completed reliably
Be trained/qualified in all procedures and training required for performing operations
Learn and perform key computer applications and maintenance of records
Ensuring quality, safety and accuracy in all that we do
Supporting routine preventive maintenance activities
Get involved in project activities
Coordination with other department / colleagues to ensure supply and operations continuity
What do we offer you?
A competitive salary
An annual bonus based on company performance
Access to healthcare and well-being programs
Employee recognition programmes, which reward exceptional achievements
On-the-job experience and formal and informal training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs
Fully funded next level education
Transport to and from site at centralised locations across Singapore
“Not only am I able to learn the theoretical skills in classroom, I also get to apply what I have learned through hands-on experience at work. Through the GSK apprenticeship, I am given the opportunity to learn the skills I need to thrive in the industry.” – Irfan Hayekal, Singapore Process Technician Apprentice
“GSK Apprenticeship has provided me with the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, which complemented my understanding of the diploma coursework. Best of all, it has allowed me to connect with many new people and gain valuable insights from them.” – Aqil Omar, Operations Technician
Let’s do this!
You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website
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Need help with your application?
Please email us at APAC.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.
