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Thornton & Ross, part of the Stada group, are one of the UK's fastest-growing, leading producers of household pharmaceutical products & own some of the country's most loved brands such as Covonia®, Hedrin®, Cetraben® as well as the leading disinfectant Zoflora®.
Many people in the UK will have a product from Thornton & Ross somewhere at home. We are also a trusted & reliable provider of prescription products, including emollients, bone health products & generics to the NHS with 100 years’ heritage behind us and we have ambitions to double the size of our business in the next 3-5 years.
The role
The Quality Control department plays a key role in the chain at T & R as they are responsible for testing Raw Materials and Manufactured Products, so they are ready for use or sale when required. We are the final link in the chain to ensure that our products are safe, efficacious and of the correct quality for our customers.
The role of Analyst involves the routine QC testing of samples for either Raw Materials team or Manufactured Products team to ensure efficient testing of batches to meet team targets and ensure timely release. For these positions we are seeking candidates studying a relevant analytical science degree such as Chemistry/Pharmaceutical or Forensic Science.
To support students with getting the most from their time with us, alongside your functional role, you will undertake a year-long structured programme, comprising of both business related and personal development opportunities. Students also work together to deliver a real life business project, providing opportunities for experiential development, feedback and exposure to departments and leaders from across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a placement student to join us in a company that values an entrepreneurial spirit combined with agility. You will gain extensive lab-based experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment developing your analytical methods such as HPLC, titration, UV & IR and your work will directly benefit our consumers ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
9am- 5pm during initial 2-month training period followed by a rotating shift pattern Mondays to Fridays of early (6am – 1.30pm) and late shifts (1.30pm – 10pm, 5.30pm finish on Fridays).
