Overview
Pharmaceutical Science Industrial Placement 2026 - 2027 (RSSL, Reading) offers a 13‑month placement within Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL). RSSL provides scientific analysis, research, consultancy and training to the food, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries, and is part of Mondelez International. RSSL has been recognised with awards including CRO of the Year (2023 OBN Awards) and Employer of the Year among others.
If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a real impact, RSSL is the place for you. Our industrial placements are 13 months long and we will make you an integral part of the team, supporting your personal and professional development.
Life at RSSL and Your Role
As a Pharmaceutical Science placement student, you will be responsible and accountable for your projects from start to finish. There are multiple opportunities across state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, each with their own specialisms. For Pharmaceutical Science placements, we will consider degrees including Chemistry (and related degrees such as Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, Physics and Materials Science.
We are looking for students to join our Pharmaceutical Wet Chemistry and Speciality Pharmaceutical teams. Both teams perform a wide range of routine and specialised analyses for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. You will work to GMP standards in our compliant laboratories, undertake a comprehensive training programme to perform routine testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients and finished drug products against pharmacopoeia and client methods. The Wet Chemistry team covers techniques such as FTIR, UV‑VIS Spectrophotometry, Specific Optical Rotation, Specific Gravity, Refractive Index and Osmolality, while the Speciality Pharmaceutical team focuses more on chromatography (e.g., HPLC, IC, GC, AAS, ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS).
During the placement you will plan and execute experiments related to your projects, produce technical reports and presentations, and periodically communicate key findings to stakeholders. You may interact with other departments within RSSL and may support other ongoing project activities. Where a project is required to be completed as part of your university degree, we will work with you and your supervisor to ensure it meets the requirements.
Please be aware that this role may require handling materials that may contain chemicals, solvents and allergens, and suitable protective wear will be supplied.
Candidate Requirements
* 2:1 degree predicted end grade (or equivalent)
* Self-motivated and driven
* Naturally inquisitive and passionate about technical excellence
* Ability to work with autonomy, as well as within a team
* Strong analytical, communication and presentation abilities
* Pro‑active and ready to take on new responsibilities
* Able to build strong relationships
* Good working knowledge of MS Office
* Able to travel (if required)
Benefits, Salary and visa information
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, RSSL offers an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business, including a competitive salary, 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), contributory pension, life assurance, and a flexible benefits programme.
This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
We review applications on a first come, first served basis and reserve the right to close vacancies early. The assessment centre will take place on 3 December 2025 at the Reading site.
RSSL and Mondelez are equal opportunity employers. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply or during the assessment process, please contact earlycareers@rssl.com with the subject “RSSL Pharmaceutical Science Industrial Placement”.
Website https://www.rssl.com/
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