12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Analytical Chemistry Macclesfield, England
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12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Analytical Chemistry
Cambridge and Macclesfield, UK
£23,000 Base Salary, Bonus & Flexible Benefits
Do you want to be part of a team of supportive, collaborative and likeminded peers to develop your expertise? Then Astra Zeneca might be the one for you!
About AstraZeneca:
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we‘re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society.
About the University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS) Programme:
Join a Truly Inclusive and Supportive International Team.
As an AstraZeneca placement student, there is a huge network of support available to you. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor, a supportive early talent peer network, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups you can join.
We help and empower each other, and our supervisors are committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to build your skills, confidence and capabilities.
Whatever your background and experience, you'll be welcomed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge. You will be a valued part of an international team of truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive individuals.
Are you ready to explore this exciting next step in your career? Apply today!
About the Opportunity:
We are looking to recruit for 12 Month Industrial Placements in Analytical Chemistry across sites in Macclesfield and Cambridge in the UK.
You will be responsible for delivering the analytical understanding to progress the development of life-changing medicines within a dynamic team environment. As a key member of this team responsible for delivering the analytical activities to meet project development timelines, you will work collaboratively with synthetic chemists, formulation scientists, engineers and external partners to achieve successful delivery of goals.
You will be working as a member of an analytical team to help support the development of pharmaceutical drugs using a wide range of state-of-the-art analytical techniques. You will gain exposure across some of these techniques, including chromatographic (HPLC, GC, CE, SFC), spectroscopic (NMR UV, FTIR), hyphenated (LC-MS, GC-MS) and other essential techniques (ICP-OES and XRPD). You will ensure that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
You will also have the opportunity to enhance your transferable skills to extend your proficiency as a scientist by presenting your work to other scientists and wider teams that will enhance your communication skills. You will also have the opportunity to engage with the wider network through our Employee Resource Groups.
Qualification, Skills & Experience
Required:
Currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or related discipline (e.g. Natural Sciences) with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2024.
Able to provide an expected time commitment of 36.5 hours per Monday-Friday working week on Campus.
Please include both CV and Cover letter.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
Applications Open: 6th September 2023
Applications Close: 9th October 2023
Assessment Day: November 2023
Start Date: 2nd September 2024
To apply, please attach a copy of your CV and Cover letter.
This position is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Where can I find out more?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
Inclusion & Diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity
Career Site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/
AstraZeneca is proud to be ranked as a Top 100 ‘Best Student Employer’ in the UK by RateMyPlacement. Browse our reviews here (link)
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
