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12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Synthetic - Organic Chemistry

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    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Cambridge
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  • You must be pursuing an Undergraduate Chemistry Degree, available for a 12-month industry placement starting September 2025, and provide a CV and cover letter detailing your skills and experiences.
  • You will work in a team on drug candidates, learn organic synthesis techniques, present findings, and collaborate with chemists on synthetic route development in Cambridge or Macclesfield.

Requirements

  • Currently undertaking an Undergraduate Chemistry Degree with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2025
  • Please include your CV and a cover letter in your application.
  • Document requirements:
  • In the cover letter, please ensure you address your interest and motivation for the position, your relevant skills and experiences, any scholarships, publications, lab experience or extracurricular activity fit with the company and how this placement will help achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities

  • - Work as part of a team to deliver new potential drug candidates to help patients
  • - Learn about organic synthesis, purification, reaction monitoring, automation techniques, bio-catalysis, crystallisation and physical organic chemistry
  • - Present your work to other chemists and wider teams to enhance your communication skills
  • - Develop a range of transferable skills and promote and extend your proficiency as a chemist
  • - Cambridge roles will work with medicinal chemists to develop novel multi-step synthetic routes to new compounds
  • - Macclesfield roles will work with process development chemists to develop safe, sustainable and economical synthetic routes for manufacturing kilogram quantities of potential drug candidates

FAQs

What is the duration of the placement?

The placement is for a duration of 12 months.

Where will the placement be located?

The placement will be located in either Cambridge or Macclesfield, UK.

What is the base salary for the placement?

The base salary for the placement is £26,000, along with a bonus and flexible benefits.

What will the main focus be during the placement?

The main focus will be on synthetic organic chemistry, contributing to the development of new potential drug candidates.

When do applications open and close?

Applications open on 2nd September 2024 and close on 29th September 2024.

When is the virtual assessment day scheduled?

The virtual assessment day is scheduled for 5th and 6th November 2024.

What is the start date for the placement?

The start date for the placement is 1st September 2025.

What qualifications are required to apply?

Applicants must be currently undertaking an Undergraduate Chemistry Degree and have the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2025.

Is prior experience required for this position?

No prior experience is specifically required, but relevant skills and lab experience will be advantageous.

What documents are needed for the application?

Applicants need to submit a CV and a cover letter that includes their interest in the position, relevant skills and experiences, and how the placement aligns with their career goals.

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We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. With a focus on innovative research and development, AstraZeneca develops and manufactures a wide range of prescription medicines, including treatments for cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, and other therapeutic areas. Their aim is to transform the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs. AstraZeneca's purpose is to push the boundaries of science and collaborate with healthcare professionals, organisations, and communities to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of healthcare globally.