The Role

Quotient Sciences are committed to developing the careers of the next generation of analytical scientists and have a fantastic opportunity for an undergraduate student to join Quotient Sciences on a year’s placement working in the Pharmaceutical Sciences department in Analytical Development

Excellent communication is essential in this role to communicate the progress of projects effectively within the cross-functional team.

Within Quotient Sciences, no day is ever the same. There is always a fresh challenge, offering you the chance to develop your expertise within the cutting edge of pharmaceutical sciences. Our unique business model integrates Drug Formulation, Clinical Testing and GMP Manufacturing and is disrupting pharmaceutical development, cutting the time and cost to get innovative medicines to patients.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have completed at least a year of undergraduate study at a high level and be eligible for a sandwich year placement, ideally with some experience of working within a laboratory environment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK upon being offered employment.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• To plan experiments, according to an agreed work schedule.
• To execute experiments using a broad range of techniques and equipment.
• Working in a safe responsible manner at all times andtowards the implementation of GLP and GMP
• To be involved in the testing of pharmaceuticals to cGMP standards and developing/optimising analytical methods testing a wide range of dosage forms.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of all work undertaken.
• Accurate analysis and calculation of results, in line with written method and /or SOPs of the company.
• To write reports as necessary.
• To communicate progress of projects effectively to Quotient staff
• To carry out routine cleaning and general laboratory maintenance duties, as required
• To be aware of the need for confidentiality outside the company
• To perform other duties as reasonably required.

Candidate requirements

• Completed at least a first year of undergraduate study performing at a high level, and eligible for a sandwich placement (equivalent to a 1^st or 2.1 class degree performance).
• Reliable, enthusiastic and self motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Good computer skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Please note the closing date is March, 7th 2025