Student Placement IT Automation Analyst

MSD; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader in Milton Keynes is seeking an IT Automation intern to support and enhance automation systems. This full-time role requires an undergraduate student who is studying IT Automation or a related field. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, delivering training, and implementing new systems. Applicants should possess strong analytical and business analysis skills. The internship lasts for 12 months, starting in June 2026, and aims to provide practical experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automated systems and technologies such as HMIs and SCADA.
• Currently studying at a UK university to complete a 12-month internship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with IT Automation Systems.
• Development and delivery of training packages to users.
• Implement new IT Automation systems according to business needs.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Business Analysis

Communication

IT Automation

Cybersecurity

Project Management

Education

Undergraduate Student studying IT Automation & Control, Computing or related

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Job Description

We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life‑saving vaccines and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.

Working in a professional and friendly environment will provide you the opportunity to gain practical experience in an IT Automation role and will help build a strong foundation for success in your future. Throughout your twelve‑month placement you will be provided with the opportunity to support, develop and improve our IT Automation systems and processes as well as be provided opportunities to travel to our other sites. You will be part of a friendly energetic highly motivated and collaborative team working on supporting the manufacturing operations and system upgrade improvements.

Location

• This role is based at our Animal Health site in Milton Keynes

Responsibilities

• Operational support of existing IT automation systems: troubleshoot and resolve issues with IT Automation Systems and Digital Solutions
• Use ServiceNow and Jira to receive/update and resolve operational issues and requests
• Development and delivery of training packages to business users
• Implementation of new IT Automation systems in‑line with business needs: use business analysis skills for development of new business systems to meet business specifications, project timescales and user expectations
• Provide technical expertise to implement and integrate new and existing systems and technologies
• Opportunity to manage and deliver your own projects with guidance from your mentor
• Maintain compliance with our company’s corporate and regulatory guidelines for IT systems: application of our company’s specific System Development Life Cycle to systems
• Adherence to our company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in everything you do
• Ensure that projects follow Cybersecurity, Data Integrity and Good Manufacturing and Lab Practices

Eligibility / Education

Undergraduate Student undertaking an IT Automation & Control, Computing or related area.

Knowledge of automated systems and technologies such as Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

Additional Knowledge

Knowledge of network infrastructure.

Business Analysis skills (requirements gathering and translating into IT solutions).

You must currently be studying at a UK university and will be looking to complete a 12‑month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.

How to Apply (Please Read)

Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the resume/CV section.

Our standard Future Talent recruitment process: an online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.

Next Steps

In the event of your successful progression to the next stage one of our future talent team will contact you within two‑three weeks of the application closing date.

Start Date

June 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Business Analysis
• Business Systems
• Clinical Research
• Communication
• Cybersecurity
• Risk Management
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• Financial Analysis
• Health Economics
• Information Technology
• Operations
• IT Automation
• Management
• Process Network Infrastructures
• Office Applications
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Reporting and Analysis
• Security Compliance

Preferred Skills

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Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

1

Job Posting End Date

10 / 9 / 2025