Student Placement - Packaging Operations

Organon; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Organon in the United Kingdom is offering a 12-month student placement at our world-class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland. You’ll split time between Packaging Operations and Technical Operations, gaining hands-on experience in validation, tech transfer, product compliance and process troubleshooting.

You’ll work with Production, Engineering and Quality, contributing to improvements, supplier assessments, and support for new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Third or penultimate year student in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• High integrity and accountability
• Organised with effective project management skills
• Open to feedback and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and packaging activities for solid oral dose products.
• Drive process improvements and assist with validations.
• Conduct product and cleaning reviews.
• Support equipment selection, installation, and testing.
• Investigate atypical results and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure GMP compliance and adherence to company procedures.
• Assess impact of supplier changes.
• Assist with technical evaluation and project support for new product introductions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to put your studies into practice and make a meaningful contribution from day one? During your twelve-month placement, you’ll work within both the Packaging Operations and Technical Operations departments, gaining practical experience in a supportive and professional environment.

Organon is recruiting for a STEM student to join us by the beginning of August 2027 for 12 months for a student placement to join our world class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland.

Packaging Operations oversees the delivery of packaging volumes on site, offering insight into the coordination of an operational function. Technical Operations collaborates with teams across and beyond the site to support tablet formulation, manufacturing, and blister packaging. The team provides technical expertise to maintain, improve, and optimise production processes.

You’ll contribute to validation strategies, technical transfer of materials, product compliance, and process troubleshooting. As part of a multidisciplinary site, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, and Quality.

Role Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and packaging of solid oral dose products.
• Drive process improvements and assist with validations.
• Conduct product and cleaning reviews.
• Support equipment selection, installation, and testing.
• Investigate atypical results and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and company procedures.
• Assess impact of supplier changes.
• Assist with technical evaluation and project support for new product introductions.

Skills & Experience

• You will be looking to complete a 12-month placement in your third or penultimate year of study, returning to your course at the end of the placement.
• Studying a STEM degree (Science, Technology or, Engineering degree or Maths) or equivalent qualification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Organised with effective project management skills.
• Quick to build working relationships and adapt.
• Creative problem-solver with a can-do attitude.
• Eager to learn and open to feedback.

Who We Are

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

Travel Requirements

Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

Number Of Openings

1

Requisition ID

R542467