Job Introduction
Please note, this placement is only open to undergraduate students that will be in their penultimate or final year of a relevant science degree for the academic year 2025-2026.
Pharmaron is looking for the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists so if you love process sciences and want to use it in pharmaceutical research and development, Pharmaron is the place for you.
The Pharmaron Industrial Placement programme offers UK undergraduate students the opportunity to experience the fast-paced world of a leading pharmaceutical R&D facility. We are recruiting for 2 12-month placements for a summer 2025 start:
The Pharmaron Industrial Placement programme offers UK undergraduate students the opportunity to experience the fast-paced world of a leading pharmaceutical R&D facility. We are recruiting for 2 12-month placements for a summer 2025 start:
Process Sciences Industrial Placement x2
Joining the Process Sciences team at Pharmaron Liverpool will empower you to apply your scientific knowledge in the exciting field of gene therapy. Through an industrial placement within the Upstream or Downstream team, you will build both practical and technical scientific skills in a variety of production and purification techniques (from cell culture to chromatography!) by conducting research that supports the development of innovative medicinal products. If you are studying toward a degree in life sciences and are interested in a career in the fast-paced world of gene therapy, apply for this opportunity to join our dynamic team.
At Pharmaron, we offer:
- Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting
- Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
- A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Requirements:
- Studying towards an undergraduate degree in life sciences (i.e. Molecular/Cell Biology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology Biotechnology etc.).
- Predicted 1st or 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent).
- Strong teamwork skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Good problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Conscientious
- Well-organised and confident to work independently
Application
To apply, please provide a CV (containing a list of courses/grades) and a covering letter. In the covering letter, please indicate:
- a short description of your motivations for pursuing this opportunity and any direct/indirect experience relevant to the role.
PLEASE NOTE: When uploading your CV and Cover Letter, please upload as one document. If you have any issues or queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@pharmaron-uk.com
Closing date for applications: 31st October 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: We will only be reaching out to applicants after the closing date of October 31st 2024 to inform them if they have been selected for the next stage of the selection process or not.
The Company offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Aviva Health
- Life Insurance
- Pension