Laboratory Analyst Placement Student

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon is offering a 12-month placement in the Quality Control laboratory. You will carry out routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates and products to defined specifications under GMP.

Open to Life Science students with a Chemistry component who can complete 12 months full-time before returning to university; experience with HPLC and MS Office is advantageous.

Qualifications

• This placement is suited to a life sciences student who enjoys practical laboratory work.
• Able to complete a 12-month full-time placement before returning to university to finish the programme.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging, time-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Quality Control analysis of raw materials, intermediates and products.
• Maintain accurate analytical records and support laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration systems.
• Review completed Quality Control documentation and report out-of-specification results.
• Support investigations and troubleshoot analytical methods with experienced colleagues.
• Contribute to packaging documentation review, new-starter training and internal Good Manufacturing Practice inspections.

Skills

Laboratory work

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: 12 Month Placement from July 2027 - July 2028

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Location: Craigavon

Open To: Students studying a Life Science related degree (That contains a Chemistry component) that requires a year in industry.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your university learning in a commercial Quality Control laboratory. You will carry out routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates and products to defined specifications and methods, while working to Good Manufacturing Practice standards.

• Carry out Quality Control analysis of raw materials, intermediates and products.
• Maintain accurate analytical records and support laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration systems.
• Review completed Quality Control documentation and report out-of-specification results.
• Support investigations and troubleshoot analytical methods with experienced colleagues.
• Contribute to packaging documentation review, new-starter training and internal Good Manufacturing Practice inspections.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. Find out more: Life at Almac

What you need to be successful

This placement is suited to a life sciences student who enjoys practical laboratory work and can perform accurately in a challenging, time-focused environment.

• Currently studying for a Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in a life science discipline that contains a Chemistry component.
• Able to complete a 12-month full-time placement before returning to university to finish the programme.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging, time-focused environment.

Laboratory analysis experience in either an academic or commercial setting, knowledge of HPLC and confidence using Microsoft Office would be advantageous.

Further information

For further information on the job specific responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

This role may require regular coverage beyond normal working hours. Applicants must be able to fulfil this requirement.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026