Job Introduction
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student, Analytical Chemistry
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
About Pharmaron
Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organisation (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the UK, US, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.
We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit Hoddesdon | Pharmaron.
Please note, this placement is only open to undergraduate students that will be in their penultimate or final year of a relevant Chemistry-based degree for the academic year 2027-2028.
Closing date for applications: 16th October 2026
If you're interested in joining a company for your placement year that values “employees as number one”, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis throughout the recruitment period.
Pharmaron is looking for the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists, so if you have a passion for analytical chemistry and want to apply your knowledge in pharmaceutical research and development, Pharmaron is the place for you.
We have two 12-month placements in our Analytical Chemistry department, starting in summer 2027:
- Analytical Chemistry Industrial Placement, Material Sciences Material Science | Pharmaron
- Analytical Chemistry Industrial Placement, Drug Substance Analytical Development And Quality Control | Pharmaron
As part of our dynamic and collaborative AC team, you will work alongside other chemistry experts and science partners to provide innovative analytical solutions that help advance our clients’ programmes and bring new medicines to the market. During your 12-month placement, you will have the opportunity to learn and apply a wide range of modern analytical techniques (including HPLC, GC, SFC, NMR, Mass Spectrometry and a variety of Materials Solid State Analysis techniques) through various stages of pharmaceutical development.
You will also develop and validate new analytical methods for testing and characterising different materials. Whether it is polymorph screening, crystallisation optimisation, structural elucidation or analytical method development, you will use your knowledge and skills to contribute to exciting R&D projects and make an impact on human health.
At Pharmaron, we offer:
- Vibrant and dynamic employment. We are a highly specialised growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy and 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 supportive team environment where collaboration and development are actively encouraged.
Requirements
- Studying towards an undergraduate degree with a significant Chemistry component.
- Undertaking a chemistry-based degree that includes analytical chemistry modules and/or training in analytical techniques.
- 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 working independently.
Application
To apply, you must provide a CV (containing a list of modules and predicted degree classification) and a covering letter.
In your covering letter, please address:
- Why you are interested in pursuing a career in Analytical Chemistry.
- Any relevant laboratory, research project or industrial experience.
- Any analytical techniques you have used or studied as part of your degree (for example HPLC, GC, NMR, Mass Spectrometry or related techniques).
- A list of analytical techniques you would be particularly interested in researching during your placement and why.
- What has attracted you to Pharmaron and this placement opportunity specifically.
Applications from students whose degree does not contain a significant chemistry and analytical chemistry component are unlikely to be progressed.
PLEASE NOTE
When uploading your CV and Cover Letter, please upload them as a single document.
If you experience any issues or have any questions regarding your application, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@pharmaron-uk.com
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Free on-site parking.
- Gym membership.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Additional leave.
- Pension scheme.
Contract Details
- Job Type: Fixed-term contract.
- Contract Length: 12 months.