GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A. Posted July 16, 2026

Stage en alternance : Analytical Engineering – Laboratory Automation, Robotics & Physical AI, Belgium – 2026

Belgium-Rixensart, Belgium Full time
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Join the GSK’s Apprentice Program: Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required: You are regularly enrolled in a work-linked (alternance) Master’s Degree in Analytical Engineering in an Educational Establishment located in Belgium.

Language requirement: French and English (English B2 required).

Other requirements: A genuine interest in laboratory automation, robotics and AI-enabled laboratory operations. Familiarity with analytical/laboratory techniques, method validation or experimental data analysis is a plus.

Expected start date: October 2026

Work arrangements: Mainly on-site in Belgium, given the hands-on laboratory nature of the role

Requisite : You are currently following a work-linked (alternance) training course at a Belgian educational establishment. The apprenticeship must be mandatory & done in the framework of the curriculum, for which an agreement must be signed between GSK, the student and the Educational Establishment.

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.

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 apprentice programme at GSK today!

What will you do?

Are you passionate about laboratory science, robotics and the future of AI-enabled laboratory operations? Join our team as an Analytical Engineering apprentice and contribute directly to our Physical AI roadmap, working across two key workstreams: validating the interaction between AI agents and laboratory instruments, and generating the data that trains our laboratory automation models. You will gain hands-on, real-world experience at the intersection of laboratory science and artificial intelligence.

AI-to-Lab Integration Validation

Execute and troubleshoot automated laboratory workflows on robotic platforms.

Verify the consistency, traceability and reliability of data generated through AI-driven laboratory operations.

Identify, document and report issues and improvement opportunities.

Data Generation for Physical AI Models

Analyse experimental results and assess data quality for AI model development.

Support the design and optimisation of automated laboratory protocols to improve robustness, efficiency and reproducibility.

Exposure to Laboratory Automation Technologies

Work with automated liquid handling and laboratory robotics platforms.

Collaborate with automation engineers, software programmers to support Physical AI initiatives.

This role is focused on execution, testing and data-generation activities directly supporting the development and validation of our Physical AI use cases.

What are we looking for?

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Show us how you can solve difficult problems and think analytically.

Rigorous & Methodical: Demonstrate a structured, detail-oriented approach to testing, data collection and experimental documentation.

Open to Feedback: Be ready to listen to feedback and make improvements. Good listening and communication skills are important for this role.

Demonstrated interest in laboratory robotics, Artificial Intelligence, autonomous laboratories, or the digital transformation of scientific research.

Laboratory & Analytical Skills: Experience with laboratory instrumentation, analytical/biochemistry techniques. Basic knowledge of scripting, data analysis or scientific computing tools (e.g. Python, Excel, Jupyter notebooks) is an asset.

Soft Skills: Show that you can adapt to new situations and work well with others. Being flexible, resilient, and a good team player is essential in our fast-changing technological environment.

Let’s do this!

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

Apply now!

Need help with your application?

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

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Skills

Business Application Support, Calendar Management, Customer Service, Digital Fluency, Front Desk Operations, Invoice Approval, Office Management, Travel Bookings

This is a temporary internship/apprenticeship opportunity focused on professional development. Any reimbursement, scholarship, allowance, or financial support will be provided in accordance with applicable local laws, regulations, and GSK site policies. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.Il s’agit d’une opportunité de stage/alternance temporaire axée sur le développement professionnel. Tout remboursement, bourse, indemnité ou soutien financier sera accordé conformément aux lois et réglementations locales applicables, ainsi qu’aux politiques du site GSK. Des informations plus détaillées seront fournies au cours du processus de recrutement.

If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Belgium-Rixensart, Belgium
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1527 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 125 biopharma companies.

1527Comparable roles tracked
1434Currently active
125Companies hiring similar roles
44Countries represented

Salary context

456 of 1527 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Peer group range $0 – $540,400 (median $140,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1527 comparable roles

United States782
India104
Germany74
Singapore67
France64
Ireland54

+ 38 more countries

Seniority mix

705 of 1527 peers have a known seniority level

Senior251
Manager165
Principal79
Associate68
Director64
Associate Director44
Senior Director21
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc8
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 1527 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Oncology1

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