Manufacturing Operations Placement Student

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, is offering a Manufacturing Operations Placement Student position for the 2027/28 academic year. You will support the Manufacturing Technical Operations team, help monitor performance and assist in coordinating GMP manufacturing activities to keep clinical and commercial operations on schedule.

Open to students studying a science or technical degree requiring a year in industry, the placement involves auditing support, cross-department liaison to

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent qualification and currently studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level with successful completion of 2 years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and work well in a team.
• Willingness to learn how to compile both narrative and numerical reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure operational compliance is maintained.
• Ensure GMP standards are maintained at all stages of manufacture in line with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Initiative

Report compilation

Education

A Levels or equivalent

Undergraduate or postgraduate student in Science/Technical with 2 years completed

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Placement Student

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday – Friday

Duration: 12 Month Placement for academic year 2027/28

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Students studying a Science or Technical related degree that requires a year in industry.

Ref No.: HRJOB12000

Who we are:

With over 55 years’ experience, Almac Pharma Services is an established, reliable and world leading outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

The company provides tailored, quality-led and timely solutions from early and late phase pharmaceutical development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacture, product launch through to commercial packaging and global distribution.

The Role:

As part of this placement position you will support the Manufacturing Technical Operations team in monitoring departmental performance and helping to deliver key objectives.

You will assist the GMP Manufacturing team with the preparation and coordination needed to keep clinical and commercial operations running to schedule.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Assist with internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Liase with other departments to ensure operational compliance is maintained.
• Ensuring good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards are maintained at all stages of manufacture in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

What you will need to be successful:

• A Levels or equivalent qualification and currently studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level in a Science or Technical related discipline with successful completion of 2 years.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work carried out and proven ability to work effectively on your own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment.
• Willingness to learn how to compile both narrative and numerical reports.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions or possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full-time employment in the UK.

Further Information

For more information on the role responsibilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to this job posting.

Why Build your career at Almac?

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.

At Almac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your future matters — and our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. Find out more about our Support, Develop, and Reward initiatives here: https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/life-at-almac/

Closing Date

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