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We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we follow the science, we can deliver great medicines. We believe that a research-driven enterprise, dedicated to world-class science, can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
The role
We are looking for motivated, scientifically curious students to join our multidisciplinary pharmacology team based at the Francis Crick Institute in central London. We work closely with medicinal chemists to identify and optimise potential drugs for our research programs. We are responsible for understanding the molecular mechanisms of these compounds and their downstream consequences when applied to cells. Using innovative thinking, our state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodologies we collaborate globally to discover the next medical breakthroughs.
You will work closely with one of our drug discovery project teams and participate in our early discovery activities, here you will learn about the drug discovery process and how we work as integrated, global teams. You will also have your own project, and by working closely with local colleagues you will develop your skills to plan and perform experiments, analyse and interpret results, and make data-driven decisions. Teamwork and communication are integral to what we do, so you will be expected to participate in meetings discussing other colleagues work and present your own findings.
Duties
- Become competent in the use of standard and advanced laboratory equipment including automation
- Initially under guidance, generate high quality data to allow project teams to make key decisions and advance compounds
- Alongside your supervisor, design and execute a structured plan of work to deliver a written report and presentation for your university
- Maintain your own supply of reagents and consumables so that experiments can be conducted in a timely manner
- Ask questions, having a placement is about learning
- Plan experiments as a team to ensure optimal use of communal equipment to maximize the groups output
- Present results and ideas in writing, and in meetings as verbal updates and presentations
- Keep up to date records of experiments in an electronic notebook
Requirements
- You will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree
- Studying a relevant discipline, such as (but not limited to) Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biosciences, Biotechnology (or equivalent qualification)
- Calculating concentrations and making dilutions is essential to our work, so a knowledge of basic scientific calculations is important
- Demonstrates numerical and analytical skills
- We are looking for someone to spend a lot of time in a laboratory environment so previous experience using pipettes and working with buffers would be an advantage
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form, uploading your CV and a cover letter answering these questions:
What has motivated you to apply to our company and why this role (Up to 400 words)?
Our standard early talent recruitment process is: An online application, an online assessment and then a final assessment.
Provisional final assessment dates will be held from November 2023
Deadline: 18th October 11:59pm.
PLEASE NOTE: the role may close before this deadline if over subscribed so please apply as soon as possible.
Next Steps: In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our early talent team will contact you within two - three weeks of the application closing date.
Start Date: June 2024
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Company Overview
We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life-saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do. With a team of over 70,000 employees spread across 140+ countries, we offer state-of-the-art laboratories and inspiring offices designed to foster growth and development in our team members.
With 125+ years of service and a record of being one of the world's foremost investors in research and development, we take pride in our legacy of cultivating breakthrough advances that shape the future of healthcare.
