Undergraduate Industrial Placement Analytical Scientist (12 months fixed term)

Viatris; Stone Cross; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in England is seeking an Undergraduate Industrial Placement Analytical Scientist for a 12-month term. The role involves performing analyses, data reporting, and collaborating with formulation teams. Ideal candidates are working towards a relevant degree in science with foundation skills in analytical chemistry. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, fostering personal and career growth through various comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid work model

100% paid medical insurance

Life cover

Excellent employer-matched pension scheme

2 paid volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Efficient in laboratory techniques and basic calculations in Analytical Chemistry.
• Ability to maintain documentation per cGMP standards.
• Experience with data processing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses related to clinical supplies and formulation development.
• Process data, interpret results, and contribute to team discussions.
• Maintain relevant documentation per cGMP standards.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC

Collaboration

Autonomous Work

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

A-level or equivalent in science subjects

Working towards MSc or BSc

Job description

Overview

Mylan Pharma UK Limited

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs. Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We do so via: Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance; Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role

What you will be doing

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here\'s how the Undergraduate Industrial Placement Analytical Scientist (12 months fixed term) role will make an impact:

• Perform analyses related to clinical supplies, formulation development, stability and process scale up using a variety of analytical techniques.
• Process data and report to team.
• Interpret test results and contribute to team discussions with formulation and device development teams.
• Maintain relevant documentation according to cGMP documentation practices.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and investigate aberrant sample results.
• Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GMP, GCP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role and any associated responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we\'re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• A-level or equivalent qualifications in science subjects.
• Working towards a relevant MSc or BSc degree.
• Foundation skills in analytical chemistry.
• Have a good understanding of modern laboratory techniques, including HPLC. Some practical experience would be helpful.
• Ability to work autonomously and be familiar with basic concepts of calculations in Analytical Chemistry.
• Ability to work flexibly across multidisciplinary lines (formulation, material sciences and device) and within a team environment.
• Organises tasks allocated by his/her supervisor and planning his/her own work to consistently achieve output of high quality results in a timely manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you\'re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\'t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

What we offer

• Top Employer Accreditation, demonstrating that we provide excellent people policies and practices
• Competitive compensation package inclusive of annual discretionary bonus
• Focus on career progression with growth and development opportunities
• Hybrid work model
• Emphasis on Health and Wellness programmes
• 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life cover
• Excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.