Job Introduction
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student, Product Development
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 chemistry and want to use it in pharmaceutical research and development, Pharmaron is the place for you. We have a 12-month placement in our Product Development department, starting in summer 2025.
Pharmaron is looking for the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists so if you love chemistry and want to use it in pharmaceutical research and development, Pharmaron is the place for you. We have a 12-month placement in our Product Development department, starting in summer 2025.
An Industrial Placement within the Product Development group at Hoddesdon will enable you to embed the scientific knowledge you have acquired in your degree to date in an industrial setting and to build your practical and technical skills in drug product development. The Product Development team is responsible for defining the formulation and manufacturing process of investigational medicinal products and for carrying out their GMP manufacture for use in clinical trials. We support a diverse range of dosage forms e.g. tablets, capsules and solutions, using innovative technologies and a variety of processing techniques. You will be able to experience working in both the formulation development and technical manufacturing teams during the placement. If you are studying Pharmaceutical Sciences or a chemistry related degree and are interested in a career in drug product formulation or process development, this placement will give you an opportunity to gain industrial work experience in this area.
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!
We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:
Free on-site parking
Gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Additional Leave
Pension
Requirements:
- Studying towards an undergraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a Chemistry related degree
- 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.
You may wish to combine your CV and cover letter into a single document when submitting your application. Please note that applicants without a covering letter will not be considered further.
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.