Chemistry Placement Student in Craigavon

About the Role

Chemistry Placement Student

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Ref No: HRJOB11031

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Location: Craigavon

Open To: Students Currently studying a Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry MSci degree, with successful completion of their third year by the end of this academic year.

Contract: This placement will run for 12 months, over the 2027/28 academic year

Working as part of the Chemistry team, based in our global headquarters in Craigavon, you will be responsible for the development of chemical processes to allow successful manufacture of drug substance to support toxicology, clinical trials, and commercial supply.

You will carry out assigned practical chemistry and analysis project work, under supervision, and will support the day to day running of the chemistry labs.

We have 7 exciting placement opportunities across our team within the following disciplines,

• Peptide Chemistry
• Physical Sciences Chemistry
• Biocatalysis/ Custom & Flow Chemistry
• Process Development Chemistry

This is an excellent opportunity for talented chemists to join a growing team, solving exciting scientific challenges.

To assist in both your academic and professional career progression, you will have the opportunity to learn from our in-house experts.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Currently studying an MSci in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry, with successful completion of their third year by the end of this academic year

Desirable Criteria

• An overall result of ≥60% from your previous academic year
• Previous laboratory experience within industry or educational institution

Details

Who We Are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Skills and attributes

• Chemistry
• Synthetic and organic chemistry

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Please note: Applications from students in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast are automatically considered for the Almac McKervey Award for Excellence in Organic Chemistry, a commemoration to the life and work of one of Ireland's most distinguished scientists, Professor Tony McKervey. The Almac McKervey Award includes a bursary towards tuition fees, in addition to a paid twelve-month placement.

How to Apply

Attachments

• SC_CR_Chemistry_Placement_Student_Job_Description.pdf
• Candidate_Guidance_Document_July2025.pdf