Analytical Chemist Placement Student

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon, Northern Ireland is seeking an Analytical Chemist Placement Student. The 37.5-hour week runs Monday to Friday. You will join the Analytical team and contribute to method development, validation, release and stability testing for drug substances/products.

You will learn multiple analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, NMR, FTIR, UV) with formal GMP training, guided by in-house experts, and may undertake a placement or research project as part of your degree.

Qualifications

• GCSE (5 passes) in Mathematics and English Language.
• Currently studying an Analytical based degree with 2 years completed by end of this academic year and overall ≥60%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analytical activities related to drug substances/products.
• Participate in method development and validation, release testing and stability testing.
• Gain experience in techniques such as HPLC, GC, IC, LC-MS, NMR, FTIR and UV.
• Complete a placement project as required by degree course or Analytical Management Team.
• Learn GMP procedures and adhere to Almac quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

GCSEs A-C in Maths & English

Analytical degree (ongoing)

Job description

Analytical Chemist Placement Student

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working hours. Monday – Friday

Ref No: HRJOB11889

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Open To: Students currently studying an Analytical based degree, with successful completion of at least 2 years by the end of this academic year.

The Placement

Working as part of the Analytical team based in our global headquarters in Craigavon, you will be responsible for analytical activities associated with drug substances and/or drug products. This may involve method development & validation, release testing and stability testing.

You will gain experience in many analytical techniques which may include HPLC, GC, IC, LC-MS, GC-MS, MS, NMR, FTIR and UV. A formal training program will ensure that the appropriate theoretical understanding and practical competency in the various analytical techniques is achieved. Training in GMP procedures will be provided, and you will be responsible for ensuring that all analyses and associated tasks are performed in accordance with Almac Sciences quality policies and procedures.

In addition to the above activities, you may be required to carry out an Industrial Placement Project as a requirement of your degree course or alternatively an Almac Analytical Research Project as defined by the Analytical Management Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for talented Analytical Students to join a growing team, solving exciting scientific challenges. To assist in both your academic and professional career progression, you will have the opportunity to learn from our in-house experts.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes, grades A-C, in Mathematics and English Language
• Currently studying an Analytical based degree with successful completion of at least 2 years by the end of this academic year with an overall result of ≥60%

Desirable Criteria

• 3 A-levels at grade A-C (or equivalent).
• Currently studying an Analytical based degree with an overall first year result of ≥65%
• Previous analytical/laboratory experience within industry or educational institution.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 at 5pm (local time)