Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student - Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics

Job Introduction A Pharmaron placement will provide you with the opportunity to gain work experience in a pharmaceutical research environment, and help you kickstart your career. If you have an interest in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK), and want to learn more about Bioanalysis and/or in vitro DMPK from highly skilled scientists, then apply for one of our two 12-month placements starting in summer 2025. As part of the placement, you will work closely with your supervisor to plan and carry out experiments to support in vitro and/or in vivo studies. There will be hands-on training to enable you to perform in vitro assays or use liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) systems to develop new bioanalytical methods and process qualitative and quantitative results using instrument software. During your 12-month placement, you will have the opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience in many systems, for example, the use of LC-MS and automated platforms to perform in vitro assays, spike calibration standards, and extract biological samples. Understanding, interpreting, and reporting results will also be a key aspect of the placement role. The data you generate will be used in the design of future compounds to optimize the DMPK profile of a compound for ideal development into a medicine. Working in brand new state-of-the-art laboratories, you will be able to use your knowledge and skills to contribute to exciting R&D projects and make an impact on human health. At Pharmaron, We Offer

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all, you spend about a third of your time here! Requirements
• Studying towards an undergraduate degree in either a Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacology related discipline.
• Predicted 1st or 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent).
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Conscientious.
• Well-organised and confident to work independently. Application To Apply, Please Provide a Combined CV (containing a List Of Courses/grades) And a Covering Letter. In The Covering Letter, Please Indicate
• A short description of your motivations for pursuing this opportunity.
• Relative preference for either a Mass Spectrometry or in vitro assay focus.
• Any direct/indirect experience relevant to the role. Closing date for applications: 30 October 2026 The Company offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. Job Type: Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional Leave
• Pension
• Shuttle bus from Broxbourne train station Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US, and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.