Join our Early Careers Programme - Research & Development Industrial Placement opportunity … commencing Summer 2025
STADA Thornton & Ross is one of UK's fastest-growing producers of consumer healthcare products including Covonia, Savlon, Nizoral, Cetraben and Zoflora. Our Specialty and Generic medicines also address therapeutic areas including dermatology, bone health, kidney disease and more. With more than 700 employees, we’re proud that our growth journey is supporting Britain’s wellbeing in multiple settings, including consumer healthcare, hospital, primary care, pharmacy and homecare.
Our mission is Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner, and we’re always looking out for talented people to join our team and support our exciting growth plan.
STADA UK Thornton & Ross – R&D Placement Student
Huddersfield | U.K. | Full-time | Fixed-Term 12 Months
Our Research & Development Industrial Placement is your gateway to a world of possibilities. Starting in Summer 2025, this opportunity will immerse you in cutting-edge projects, providing hands-on experience and mentorship from industry leaders. As a candidate, you'll have the exciting opportunity to work on both new and existing products, all while being supported and inspired by our experienced senior team members.
You'll play a crucial role in advancing our product pipeline, whether you're passionate about the Home Hygiene sector with our renowned Zoflora brand or eager to make a difference in Dermatology. We're looking for candidates pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biomedical, or Formulation studies to join us on this thrilling journey.
To ensure you get the most out of your time with us, you'll participate in a year-long structured program that includes both business-related and personal development opportunities. You'll collaborate with fellow students on a real-life business project, gaining invaluable experiential development, feedback, and exposure to various departments and leaders across our organization.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a placement student to join a company that values entrepreneurial spirit and agility. If you're a self-starter with a curious mindset and a knack for technical problem-solving, this is your chance to gain extensive lab-based experience as part of our innovative development team. Embrace the challenge and unleash your potential with us!
How You Will Make an Impact
On a day-to-day basis your key responsibilities will include:
1. Formulation: Manufacture of small-scale laboratory batches for New Product Developments and maintenance activities. Building your chemistry knowledge of formulation and understanding which raw materials to use to achieve the desired effect. You will also actively be contributing to products development, for example, the Zoflora, Oilatum or Cetraben ranges that will one-day hit shelves. As well as, developing evaluation methods to support key product claims.
2. Analytical: Conducting the analysis of household and cosmetic formulations to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of both new and existing formulations. Developing test method for new products to assess their physical, sensorial, and chemical properties. Learning how to balance development with a commercial timeline. Building your knowledge of advanced analytical methods for the quantification of active ingredients, preservatives, and degradation products. Gaining experience of multiple detection techniques and their applicability in various situations.
What We Are Looking For
* Actively studying a degree in Chemistry, Biomedical or Formulation Studies.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage various stakeholders in person, by phone, chat messaging and email.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Attention to detail and creativity.
* Good IT skills with a proven ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
How we care for you
At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:
* Competitive starting salary of £25,000.
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
* Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan.
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
* Enhanced Family Leave.
* Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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