Undergraduate Scientist Placement

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity, and reliability.

Health & Nutrition Life Science

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

Job Description

• Role: Undergraduate Scientist Placement
• Job Type: 12 months temporary contract
• Location: Deeside
• Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
• Salary: £21,500- £24,789 (salary dependent on minimum wage for age group)
• Industry: Life Science

Join SGS Deeside and play a key role in supporting the development of life-changing medicines. We are looking for a proactive, detail-driven individual to support analytical method development, formulation projects, and clinical manufacturing activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out laboratory experiments and document work to the highest quality standards.
• Apply analytical techniques to characterise APIs and drug products.
• Support formulation development, production activities, and clinical trial supply—including packing and labelling tasks.
• Conduct forced degradation and stability studies to drive product understanding.
• Troubleshoot laboratory challenges with sound scientific reasoning.
• Work collaboratively, communicating progress to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language (4/C+) and Maths (4/C+).
• Currently enrolled on a science degree (Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related) with completed laboratory modules.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of chromatographic principles and UV spectroscopy.
• Confident with core lab techniques: volumetric prep, titration, molarity calculations.
• Developing problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Basic MS Excel skills for data handling.
• Clear written and verbal communicator with strong attention to accuracy.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Generous Annual Leave allowance, plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.