Undergraduate Industrial Placement Analytical Scientist (12 months fixed term)
Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.
We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
This posting supports ongoing hiring needs and may be used to consider candidates for upcoming opportunities.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and the Undergraduate Industrial Placement Analytical Scientist role will make an impact through the following responsibilities:
Perform analyses related to clinical supplies, formulation development, stability and process scale up using a variety of analytical techniques.
Process data and report to team.
Interpret test results and contribute to team discussions with formulation and device development teams.
Maintain relevant documentation according to cGMP documentation practices.
Troubleshoot instrumentation and investigate aberrant sample results.
Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GMP, GCP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role and any associated responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role.
For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:
A-level or equivalent qualifications in science subjects.
Working towards a relevant MSc or BSc degree.
Foundation skills in analytical chemistry.
Have a good understanding of modern laboratory techniques, including HPLC. Some practical experience would be helpful.
Ability to work autonomously and be familiar with basic concepts of calculations in Analytical Chemistry.
Ability to work flexibly across multidisciplinary lines (formulation, material sciences and device) and within a team environment.
Organises tasks allocated by his/her supervisor and planning his/her own work to consistently achieve output of high quality results in a timely manner.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits at Viatris
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:
Top Employer Accreditation, demonstrating that we provide excellent people policies and practices
Competitive compensation package
Focus on career progression with growth and development opportunities
Emphasis on Health & Wellness programs
100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Life cover
Excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%
2 paid volunteer days per year
At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion
Sustainability at Viatris
Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.