Manufacturing Operations Placement Student
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Manufacturing Operations Placement Student
Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday
Duration: 12 Month Placement for academic year 2027/28
Business Unit: Pharma Services
Open To: Students studying a Science or Technical related degree that requires a year in industry.
Ref No.: HRJOB12000
Who we are:
With over 55 years’ experience, Almac Pharma Services is an established, reliable and world leading outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
The company provides tailored, quality-led and timely solutions from early and late phase pharmaceutical development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacture, product launch through to commercial packaging and global distribution.
The Role:
As part of this placement position you will support the Manufacturing Technical Operations team in monitoring departmental performance and helping to deliver key objectives.
You will assist the GMP Manufacturing team with the preparation and coordination needed to keep clinical and commercial operations running to schedule.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
- Assist with internal, customer and regulatory audits.
- Liase with other departments to ensure operational compliance is maintained.
- Ensuring good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards are maintained at all stages of manufacture in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
What you will need to be successful:
- A Levels or equivalent qualification and currently studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level in a Science or Technical related discipline with successful completion of 2 years.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work carried out and proven ability to work effectively on your own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment.
- Willingness to learn how to compile both narrative and numerical reports.
Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions or possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full-time employment in the UK.
Further Information
For more information on the role responsibilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to this job posting.
How to apply
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Why Build your career at Almac?
A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.
At Almac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your future matters - and our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. Find out more about our Support, Develop, and Reward initiatives here: https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/life-at-almac/
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026.