Science Placements
by LGC
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About LGC
Focused on delivering “Science for a Safer World”, LGC is an international life sciences measurement and testing company. We provide measurement products and services which underpin the safety, health and security of the public, serving customers across a number of end markets including Pharmaceuticals, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food, Environment, Government and Academia. We are the designated UK National Measurement Institute for chemical and bio measurement.
Science Placements
Calling all Science Students!!
Are you looking for a science related placement that gives you 12 months’ industry experience? We have a number of vacancies available each year across our sites.
What are we looking for?
We look specifically for students studying degrees in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical, Chemistry, Material Science, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, and to be successful you must also be a good team player, willing to help others, and keen to learn what it is like to work in industry.
What do you get in return?
In return, you will receive full training and mentor support from our experienced teams and will gain valuable work experience. You will also receive a competitive salary and be eligible for our company benefits. Our business is growing so there is the potential for continued employment after graduation.
Where Are Our Placements?
Health Science and Innovation
This is a great opportunity to work alongside our qualified scientists in our GLP/GCP accredited laboratories.
Small Molecule - Bioanalysis (Fordham, Cambridgeshire)
We use LC-MS/MS to analyse pharmaceutical samples from clinical trials. You will gain hands on experience of UPLC and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry.
Degrees required: Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or related subject
Large Molecule - Bioanalysis (Fordham, Cambridgeshire)
We use immunoassay techniques to analyse pharmaceutical samples from clinical trials. You will gain hands on experience of immunoassay and cell based techniques.
Degrees required: Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical or related subject
CMC (Fordham, Cambridgeshire and Sandwich, Kent)
We use LC, GC and ICP as well as MS techniques for the trace analysis of small and large molecule impurities in drug formulations, to ensure they are safe for patients to take. Also, we test physical properties of drugs through a variety of material characterisations, such as microscopy, PXRD, IGC-SEA, DVS, gas adsorption, DSC, FTIR, laser diffraction). You will increase your knowledge of all things to do with a regulated laboratory and its techniques, from validation, sample analysis to investigations and reporting.
Degrees required: Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Material Science or related subject
Microbiology (Fordham, Cambridgeshire)
We perform MIC, MBC determinations in microorganisms, anti-infective drug efficacy testing, screening for novel antimicrobial compounds, identification of microorganisms using MALDI-ToF, and molecular characterisation. You will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge in applied microbiology.
Degrees required: Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related subject
Standards
This is a great opportunity to work alongside qualified scientists in our ISO accredited laboratories.
Human Testing (Fordham, Cambridgeshire)
We use of a variety of sample preparation techniques (including SPE and LLE) and instrumental analysis techniques (mostly LCMS and GCMS) to analyse of a variety of human matrices for the presence of drugs of abuse. You will be involved in both routine sample analysis and method development primarily.
Degree required: Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry or related subject
Supplement and Feed Testing (Fordham, Cambridgeshire)
We use a range of sample preparation techniques (including SPE and LLE) and instrumental procedures (GCMS/MS and LCMS/MS – including High Resolution Accurate Mass technology) to analyse a wide range of sample matrices to ensure products are not contaminated with banned substances. You will be involved in a range of activities from high throughput testing to custom investigative analysis.
Degree required: Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry or related subject
How to apply
The application process for 2018 is now open!
To apply please forward a covering letter and a copy of your CV - quoting the scientific area/s you would like to apply for “e.g. Small Molecule - Bioanalysis (Fordham, Cambridgeshire)”
Fordham and Sandwich - Careers.Mailbox@lgcgroup.com
Interviews will take place at our Fordham, Cambridgeshire site mid-December 2017.
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