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Almac Group Limited

Scientist (e.g. Analytical Chemist, Process Development Chemist, Clinical Testing Scientist, Formulation Development Scientist)

Employer

Almac Group Limited

Location

Craigavon

Type

Site

Pathway

Science and Medical Services

Positions

3

Application closing date

30/04/2026

Role Location

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Almac House 20 Seagoe Industrial Estate,
Craigavon,
BT63 5QD

Almac Group Limited

About the role

Pupils will gain an insight into the drug development process, life at Almac and the variety of rewarding career paths available at Almac through laboratory tours, conversations with staff and activities. Laboratory experiments will take place in the W5 laboratory, Belfast on Friday, 20 June. Transport will be provided to/from W5, as required.

Pupils will participate in the following activities over the 3 days:

  • Tours of analytical, chemistry and diagnostic services laboratories
  • Workshops in Chemical Engineering, Project Management, Quality in the Pharma Industry and Interview Techniques
  • Q&A sessions with Higher Level Apprentices working in scientific and business-support roles
  • Laboratory experiments: DNA extraction from strawberries and gel electrophoresis, analysis of salicylic acid and acetylsalicylic acid
Dates

18/06/2025 from 09:15 to 16:00
19/06/2025 from 09:15 to 16:00
20/06/2025 from 09:00 to 16:00

Helpful links
Workplus Employer Page - Almac Group Limited

What are we looking for

Pupils interested in this placement should be in Year 13 and studying at least one of chemistry or biology at A-level, or equivalent (e.g. Double-Award Life and Health Sciences, BTEC Double /Triple in Applied Science). Pupils should be interested in pursuing a third-level (college or university course or an apprenticeship) that aligns with Almac career pathways. Further information regarding Almac career paths, day-in-the-life videos of employees and recordings of Q&A sessions with Almac employees can be found in Almac's Virtual Work Experience Hub (https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/almac-work-experience-hub). Applicants are strongly advised to register for the Hub and to view content within it. 

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