Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026

Global Technology & Engineering, Pfizer Global Supply

Material Characterisation Team Undergraduate

Who can apply?

Applicants must be completing a placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who have applied by completing the Pfizer Placement Application Form. Candidates who do not complete and attach the application form will NOT be considered. You can download the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria. 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below!!

Department Overview

The Material Characterisation Team provides analytical support to Pfizer’s product manufacturing and supply network.  The team is an analytical support function applying advanced characterisation and analytical techniques to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of materials in support of problem-solving investigations.  These data packages are used to support a variety of investigations that can include manufacturing troubleshooting investigations, particulate identification, new raw material supplier evaluations, structural elucidation and formulation/stability studies.

What can I achieve and what will I be responsible for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?

We are seeking an undergraduate to join our team of diverse and passionate scientists.  You will work closely with a project lead supporting the analytical work using a range of material characterisation methods.  You will work freely to test different materials that can include active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, process intermediates, finished dosage forms and packaging materials.  Our work spans across many different disciplines, so you will advance your skills and knowledge in solid-state analysis and advanced analytical technologies.  You will also have the opportunity to undertake a research project which may include new technology evaluations.

Responsibilities:

• Planning experiments and executing laboratory work.
• Evaluating, interpreting and reporting of results including PowerPoint presentations and technical reports.
• Maintaining lab-work planning schedules.
• Conducting laboratory duties including 5S / lean lab.

Opportunities:

• Developing presentation skills by presenting data in team meetings and to other site colleagues.
• Develop and improve technical writing skills.
• Exposure to wider industry initiatives.
• Attendance at training courses to develop skills.
• Involvement in external community and STEM events.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st September 2025 and will run for 12 months.

Person Specification:

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
• Passion for Materials Characterisation
• Good laboratory skills with attention to detail.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Strong interest in subject and show desire and ability to expand knowledge, learn and develop.
• Enthusiastic, passionate and hard-working. 
• Drive for results and ability to multi-task.

As a reminder…..who can apply?

Applicants must be completing placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.

This position will close for applications on 3rd November 2024.

Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.

Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.

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