Pharmaron
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student- Metabolism

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Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student- Metabolism
Location
UK- Rushden
Company Overview
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.
The Opportunity
A Pharmaron placement will provide you with the opportunity gain work experience in a pharmaceutical research environment, and help you kickstart your career. If you have an interest in drug metabolism studies and want to learn more about Met-ID, ADME and more then apply for our 12-month placement starting in summer 2027.
As part of the placement, you will work closely with your supervisor to perform a broad range of laboratory-based tasks on metabolism studies for new product development based on global regulatory requirements.
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There will be hands on training to enable you to perform a variety of techniques used within metabolism studies including Mass Spectometry, LC-MS and In Vitro. Understanding, interpreting and reporting results will also be a key aspect of the placement role. You will also gain valuable GLP experience and gain an understanding of regulatory requirements.
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, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or a related chemistry based 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


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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
- any direct/indirect experience relevant to the role.
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 30 October 2026
Additional Information
The Company offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Start date: July 2027
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.
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