Student Placement - Packaging Operations

Femtech Insider Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the North East of England is looking for a STEM student for a 12-month internship starting in August 2026. You will gain practical experience in Packaging and Technical Operations while supporting product compliance, process improvements, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be detail-oriented team players with solid communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Looking to complete a 12-month placement in your third or penultimate year of study.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Eager to learn and open to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support the packaging of solid oral dose products.
• Drive process improvements and assist with validations.
• Investigate atypical results and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

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 the blister packaging process. 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.

Organon is recruiting for a STEM student to join us by the beginning of August 2026 for 12 months for a student placement to join our world class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the 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 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.

Application Process Timeline Overview

1. Stage 1 – Submission of CV and Cover Letter (by 31st October 2025)
2. Candidates will be required to submit their CV and cover letter.
3. Stage 2 – Initial Informal Discussion (between 3rd November – 17th November 2025)
4. Candidates will be selected and invited to take part in an initial informal discussion about the role, as well as an opportunity for you to find out about the company.
5. Stage 3 – Assessment Centre + Final Interview (Week commencing 24th November 2025)
6. Candidates successful at stage 2 will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre, located on site at Cramlington. Candidates will spend a day at the facility, getting a feel for Organon as well as taking part in several activities including a site tour and a final interview.

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.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Organon LLC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Additional Details

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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

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

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Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings: 1

Requisition ID: R536169