Placement Student Laboratory Scientist

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group is seeking a Placement Student (Laboratory) at its Craigavon site to gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory. You will work alongside experienced teams, performing molecular biology techniques and supporting day-to-day lab operations in a highly regulated setting.

The role offers exposure to quality control, documentation, and COSHH assessments, with opportunities to develop technical knowledge and long-term career progression within Almac Diagnostic Services.

Qualifications

• Be currently studying towards a BSc or equivalent qualification within a Life Science-related discipline.
• Be prepared to undertake a 12-month, full-time placement before returning to university to complete your programme.
• Have practical laboratory experience.
• Be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to organise, plan and prioritise tasks within a varied workload.
• Be capable of working on your own initiative while contributing effectively within a team.
• Demonstrate good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Have good IT skills.
• Practical experience in genomic and/or proteomic laboratory techniques would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of molecular biology techniques and laboratory testing activities
• Carry out quality control checks on samples and laboratory methods
• Support the testing and optimisation of new laboratory methods
• Generate laboratory data and ensure associated documentation is completed accurately
• Receive, log, store and manage customer samples
• Support laboratory risk assessments and COSHH assessments
• Assist with the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Help manage laboratory reagents, consumables and equipment
• Work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and relevant quality requirements
• Contribute to the preparation and review of laboratory and equipment documentation

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Genomics techniques

Genomic/proteomic knowledge (advantage

Education

BSc or equivalent Life Science qualification

Job description

Placement Student Laboratory Scientist

Who we are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Location: Craigavon
Hours / Shifts / Pattern: Full-Time 12 Month Placement
Business Unit: Almac Diagnostic Services
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB12014

The Opportunity

Are you currently studying towards a Life Science degree and looking for an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience within a professional laboratory environment?

We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-month Placement Student (Laboratory) opportunity within Almac Diagnostic Services at our Craigavon site.

Working alongside our experienced laboratory teams, you will gain practical exposure to a range of molecular biology techniques while supporting the day-to-day running of the laboratories. This is an excellent opportunity to put the knowledge and skills you have developed at university into practice and gain experience within a highly regulated industry before returning to complete your degree.

During your placement, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform a range of molecular biology techniques and laboratory testing activities
• Carry out quality control checks on samples and laboratory methods
• Support the testing and optimisation of new laboratory methods
• Generate laboratory data and ensure associated documentation is completed accurately
• Receive, log, store and manage customer samples
• Support laboratory risk assessments and COSHH assessments
• Assist with the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Help manage laboratory reagents, consumables and equipment
• Work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and relevant quality requirements
• Contribute to the preparation and review of laboratory and equipment documentation

You will work closely with experienced colleagues throughout your placement, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, laboratory skills and understanding of working within a quality-focused environment.

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. More information can be found here: Life at Almac - Almac.

What you need to be successful

This placement is designed for students who are eager to develop their laboratory experience and apply their academic knowledge within an industry setting.

To be considered, you must:

• Be currently studying towards a BSc or equivalent qualification within a Life Science-related discipline
• Be prepared to undertake a 12-month, full-time placement before returning to university to complete your programme
• Have practical laboratory experience
• Be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to organise, plan and prioritise tasks within a varied workload
• Be capable of working on your own initiative while contributing effectively within a team
• Demonstrate good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Have good IT skills

Practical experience in genomic and/or proteomic laboratory techniques would be advantageous.

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 for the duration of the placement.

Further information

This is a 12-month, full-time student placement based within Almac Diagnostic Services in Craigavon, after which the successful candidate will return to university to complete their degree programme.

Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

Closing Date

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