Discovery Sciences: 12‑Month Industrial Placement

AstraZeneca; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Cambridge offers a 12-month Discovery Sciences Undergraduate Industrial Placement Programme within Discovery Sciences, providing a laboratory-based placement across multiple scientific fields. You'll gain experience in areas such as CRISPR, automation, cell models, and data analysis, supported by supervisors and an international team of colleagues committed to learning and collaboration.

The programme starts in September 2027 and is ideal for an undergraduate seeking industry

Qualifications

• Currently undertaking an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree with the opportunity within a biological subject area and the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2027.
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Ability to see opportunities, learn, and apply that learning to drive innovation
• Good collaboration and teamworking skills

Responsibilities

• Support and learn across Discovery Sciences projects in Cambridge.
• Develop and apply laboratory techniques and data analysis tools.
• Collaborate with scientists across biology, chemistry, data science and bioinformatics.

Skills

Planning

Teamwork

Opportunity spotting

Education

Undergraduate or integrated Masters in biology

Tools

CRISPR

PCR/qPCR

Job description

AstraZeneca in Cambridge offers a 12-month Discovery Sciences Undergraduate Industrial Placement Programme within Discovery Sciences, providing a laboratory-based placement across multiple scientific fields. You'll gain experience in areas such as CRISPR, automation, cell models, and data analysis, supported by supervisors and an international team of colleagues committed to learning and collaboration.

The programme starts in September 2027 and is ideal for an undergraduate seeking industry