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12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Biopharmaceutical Development

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-04 UK - Cambridge Full-time Hybrid Science Technology

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

1,500 GBP–2,000 GBP/mo (18,000 GBP–24,000 GBP/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

o feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Requirements

  • ● Currently undertaking an undergraduate or integrated master's degree within a biological subject area with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2027
  • ● Interest in drug discovery and development
  • ● Strong planning and organisation skills
  • ● Good attention to detail when generating, recording, and analysing experimental data.
  • ● Ability to follow scientific protocols and work safely and carefully in a laboratory environment.
  • ● Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge to support scientific innovation.
  • ● Good collaboration, communication, and teamworking skills.
  • ● To support your application, please include a cover letter highlighting any scholarships, publications, lab experience or extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership and teamwork. Your cover letter should be included in the same document as your CV, and the uploaded file should be named in the format Surname, First name.
  • ● Applications Open: 4th September 2026
  • ● Applications Close: Midnight 2nd October 2026
  • ● Assessment Day: 18th and 19th November 2026
  • ● Start Date: 6th September 2027
  • ● This position is a 12 month fixed term contract.
  • ● Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
  • ● Inclusion & Diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity
  • ● Career Site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/
  • ● AstraZeneca is proud to be ranked as a Top 100 'Best Student Employer' in the UK by HigherIn. Browse our reviews here ( link )
  • ● Date Posted 04-Sept-2026
  • ● Closing Date 02-Oct-2026