Industrial Placement Student, Analytical Chemistry
Pharmaron
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Hoddesdon
Contract type: Contractor

Job Introduction
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student, Analytical Chemistry
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
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 2026-2027.
Closing date for applications: 31st October 2025.
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.
Pharmaron is looking for the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists so if you love analytical chemistry and want to use it in pharmaceutical research and development, Pharmaron is the place for you. We have a number of 12-month placements in our Analytical Chemistry department, starting in summer 2026:
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 Spec and Materials Solid State Analysis) through various stages of pharmaceutical development. You will also develop and validate new analytical methods for testing and characterising different types of materials, from raw ingredients to final products. Whether it’s polymorph screening, crystallisation optimisation or pre-formulation development, you will be able to use your knowledge and skills to contribute to exciting R&D projects and make an impact on human health.
At Pharmaron, we offer:
To apply, you must provide a CV (containing a list of courses/grades) and a covering letter. In the covering letter, please indicate:
The Company offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student, Analytical Chemistry
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
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 2026-2027.
Closing date for applications: 31st October 2025.
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.
Pharmaron is looking for the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists so if you love analytical chemistry and want to use it in pharmaceutical research and development, Pharmaron is the place for you. We have a number of 12-month placements in our Analytical Chemistry department, starting in summer 2026:
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 Spec and Materials Solid State Analysis) through various stages of pharmaceutical development. You will also develop and validate new analytical methods for testing and characterising different types of materials, from raw ingredients to final products. Whether it’s polymorph screening, crystallisation optimisation or pre-formulation development, you will be able to 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 – 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!
- Studying towards an undergraduate degree with a significant Chemistry component
- 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
To apply, you must 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.
- a list of analytical techniques for which you would be interested in doing a research project in and why.
The Company offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
- Job Type: Fixed term contract
- Contract length: 12 months
- Free on-site parking
- Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Additional Leave
- Pension
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