Undergraduate Materials Characterisation Scientist – Lab

Pfizer; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer UK is offering an Undergraduate Placement in Global Technology, Engineering & Launch. You will join the Materials Characterisation Team for a 12‑month placement starting 1 September 2027, gaining hands-on laboratory experience and contributing to live projects.

Key duties include planning experiments, analysing data, and communicating results via presentations and reports, while upholding safety and lean lab practices in a real manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Completing a placement as part of a degree course at a UK university.
• Curiosity about materials science, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical science.
• Good laboratory skills and attention to detail.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to learn and develop new scientific and professional skills.
• Enthusiasm, reliability and a positive team attitude.
• Ability to manage tasks, stay organised and take ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out laboratory experiments with guidance from experienced scientists.
• Analyse and interpret results, then share findings through presentations, discussions and technical reports.
• Support live Materials Characterisation projects that help Pfizer understand and solve manufacturing, product and supply challenges.
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient laboratory environment, including 5S and lean lab activities.

Skills

Materials science

Analytical chemistry

Pharmaceutical science

Lab skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Ownership

Education

Undergraduate placement year (UK university)

Job description

Pfizer UK is offering an Undergraduate Placement in Global Technology, Engineering & Launch. You will join the Materials Characterisation Team for a 12‑month placement starting 1 September 2027, gaining hands-on laboratory experience and contributing to live projects.

Key duties include planning experiments, analysing data, and communicating results via presentations and reports, while upholding safety and lean lab practices in a real manufacturing environment.