Register Your Interest - Quantitative Biosciences Student Placement

Register Your Interest - Quantitative Biosciences Student Placement

Are you an ambitious, scientifically curious student eager to make a meaningful contribution to the world of biopharmaceutical research? If so, our company, a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, offers you an invaluable opportunity. By leveraging the power of leading-edge science, we strive to save and improve lives globally. We are currently inviting applications to join our multidisciplinary in vitro pharmacology team situated at the world-renowned Francis Crick Institute in the heart of London. This is a stimulating opportunity to gain insights into the drug discovery process, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to our early discovery initiatives.

Your Core Responsibilities

• As an in vitro pharmacology student, you will master the use of advanced laboratory technologies and equipment, including automation. This will empower you to generate high-quality data, enabling our project teams to make informed decisions and advance compound development.
• You will be entrusted with the design and execution of a structured work plan, which will be consolidated into a written report and presentation for your university. This will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your research and communication skills.
• Take ownership of your own time, reagents and consumables to ensure efficient execution of your experiments and showcasing your excellent organizational skills.
• Engage in our team learning environment by asking insightful questions and sharing your knowledge. This will help foster a culture of collaborative learning and continuous improvement.
• Presenting your results and ideas in meetings, both verbally and through written communication, will enable you to contribute to our company's innovative culture.
• You will be responsible for maintaining contemporary records of your experiments in an electronic notebook and adhering to our company's lab safety rules.

Requirements

• Are seeking a 12-month placement in their third or penultimate year of study, with plans to return to your degree course post-placement.
• Are pursuing a relevant discipline such as Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biosciences, or similar.
• Should demonstrate strong numerical and analytical skills, ideally with a knowledge of basic scientific calculations.

Nice to have, but not essential:

• Some experience with laboratory experimentation.
• We value individuals who operate with high levels of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• You understand and align with our organization's core values, and appreciate the importance of fostering a culture of diversity and inclusivity.