Full Job Description
The Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry department at Jazz Pharmaceuticals are looking for a highly motivated student with a passion for analytical chemistry to join our team on a 12-month internship.
Qualification Requirements
Undergraduate with at least 2 years of study or Graduate in a Chemistry based degree
Salary - £24,000 per annum
Benefits
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Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
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Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
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Employee Assistance Programme
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On-site Parking
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Flexi time
Location - Kent Science Park, Broad Oak Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8AG
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Duration - 12 months
Start Date - July 2026
Interview Date - February/Early March 2026
Closing Date for Applications - 31st January 2026
To Apply
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Job Description
The Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry (D&MC) Analytical Chemistry 12-month Internship is designed to expose a selected individual to some of the key activities and responsibilities of analytical scientists in the early drug development process. The internship will focus on the development and execution of methods for the examination of bioanalytical samples by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS), providing data to support DMPK studies for early drug candidates. The position will complement and significantly add to their university learning experience and provide highly valuable industrial experience. The focus of this internship is to also gain familiarization with Jazz Pharmaceuticals and the various projects, tasks, and work that the Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry department contributes to the overall success of the company. The intern will gain a positive experience of Jazz Pharmaceuticals and could potentially apply for a full-time role in the future.
Job Responsibilities
Working very closely with the assigned supervisor on:
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Learning and understanding the importance of, and implementing, the laboratory risk assessment process to underpin safe laboratory working.
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Conducting laboratory operational tasks and experiments.
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Learning to interpret their experimental observations/results and to manage their workload/experimental strategy.
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Developing an understanding of complex biological sample preparation.
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Learning to use UHPLC-MS/MS equipment as required.
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Presentation of their work in team and project meetings.
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Writing one or more summary reports during the placement.
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The role will involve a combination of laboratory work (mostly standing) and desk/PC work.
Other responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and training expectations.
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Deliver on any university course requirements.
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Work with biological tissue samples.
Evaluations
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Evaluation will initially be provided via verbal feedback from the intern’s supervisor.
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Further to the above, ongoing evaluation will be given at the midpoint and end of the internship. The midpoint evaluation is intended to provide the student constructive feedback on strengths and weaknesses and offer recommendations to improve.
Candidate Requirements
Skills
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The ability to apply skills learned at university to a R&D laboratory environment.
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Strong theoretical knowledge of HPLC/UHPLC and mass spectrometry, and awareness of other related analytical techniques including NMR, GC, UV-vis, FTIR, and titrimetry.
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Strong numerical and analytical skills, and a sound knowledge of chemistry.
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English language - excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with their supervisor, individually and as part of a team.
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Good listening skills, the ability to follow instructions and the confidence to make suggestions where appropriate.
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Strong organization skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks within defined deadlines.
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The ability to write clearly and coherently in an electronic notebook.
Personal Qualities
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Hard-working
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Ability to solve problems, interact with others and manage a varied workload.
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Is self-motivated to achieve high quality results within defined timeframes
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Attention to detail
Things To Be Considered
Candidate should be prepared to work with biological samples
Please ensure that you are willing and able to live within commutable distance of the company site before applying.
Cogent Skills Placements Service are managing the recruitment for this placement at our client's request, therefore we ask that applications are made through our website please.
About Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. Jazz Pharmaceuticals are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases—often with limited or no therapeutic options. They have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early-to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. They actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries.
