Almac Pharma Services Placement Opportunities

Almac Pharma Services 2025 Placement Opportunities

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: 2nd year undergraduate students within a Life Science discipline,

Currently studying towards a degree that requires a year in industry.

The Roles

Do you want to work for a thriving global company on your Placement Year? Are you seeking a placement where the work you do makes a real difference? A role in Almac Pharma Services could be the one you have been searching for!

Operating from state-of-the-art facilities in Craigavon, Almac Pharma Services is an FDA and MHRA approved company which partners with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to develop and manufacture life-changing pharmaceutical products. We have over 50 years’ experience in providing a comprehensive range of tailored solutions including:

Pharmaceutical Development:

We work with clients to provide expert pharmaceutical development solutions. Operating from state-of-the-art, custom designed facilities, our scientists develop clinical candidates into an optimum formulation, and then manufacture these for all stages of clinical trials.

Commercial Manufacture and Packaging:

We specialise in the manufacture & primary packaging of solid oral dosage forms (Tablets, Capsules and Powders) as well as customised secondary packaging for all drug products including ultra-low temperature drug products. We provide end-to-end management of drug product supply, including distribution, packaging design, and support initial and ongoing global product launch.

Regardless of current degree pathway, placement students will find opportunities to apply their knowledge and interpersonal skills and contribute to the success of Almac Pharma Services their customers and patients.

These opportunities will provide placement students with a wide range of experience and exposure to various aspects of the Pharmaceutical Industry which may include Testing Laboratories, Product Development & Manufacturing, Quality, Project Management & Technical Support.

Please note that you will be invited to interview for student placements that are relevant to your degree of study.

Please see attached Job Descriptions for further information.

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Maths & English (or Equivalent) at Grade A-C.
• Educated to A Level (or equivalent) level.
• Currently studying at Undergraduate/Postgraduate Level in a Sciences or Technical (Engineering) related discipline.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment eg. part-time job/work experience.

Desirable Criteria

(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist)

• Additional course or qualification in a Sciences or Technical (Engineering) related discipline.
• Experience in co-ordinating and liaising with various personnel within an organisation.

Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined above prior to submitting your application and upload in PDF format.

Please note by applying to this advert, you are applying for current and future placement opportunities within Almac Pharma Services and you must have completed and passed all 2nd year modules by End of July 2025 to be eligible for the placement opportunities.

Applications close on Friday 8th November 2024 at 5pm.