Diagnostic Services Validation Student Placement

Validation Student Placement

Who we are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Location: Craigavon
Hours / Shifts / Pattern: Full-time, office-based
Business Unit: Almac Diagnostics
Open To: External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11876

We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Validation Student Placement to join our team at Almac Diagnostics in Craigavon.

This 12-month placement is ideal for a Life Sciences student looking to gain valuable industry experience before returning to university to complete their degree.

Please note, this is an office-based position rather than a laboratory-based placement. While you’ll be supporting the validation and commissioning of laboratory equipment and computerised systems, the role itself is primarily focused on documentation, report writing, reviewing validation and commissioning protocols, maintaining records and schedules, and supporting compliance activities .

You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues to ensure laboratory equipment and computerised systems are appropriately documented and remain suitable for their intended use. This will involve reviewing validation and commissioning documentation, completing periodic review reports, maintaining electronic schedules and records, following up on findings, and working with colleagues across different departments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing validation and commissioning protocols and documentation
• Preparing and completing periodic review reports
• Maintaining validation records, documentation files, databases and electronic schedules
• Supporting the validation and commissioning of laboratory equipment and computerised systems
• Reviewing user accounts and following up on identified findings
• Supporting the recording and documentation of relevant quality events
• Supporting changes, updates and retirement of validated systems
• Liaising with colleagues to ensure documentation and system requirements are met in line with relevant quality and regulatory standards

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here: Life at Almac - Almac

What you need to be successful

This is a fantastic opportunity to put your university learning into practice and develop hands-on experience within the life sciences industry.

To be considered for this placement, you must:

• Be currently studying towards a BSc or equivalent qualification in a Life Science-related discipline
• Be prepared to undertake a 12-month, full-time placement before returning to university to complete your programme

You’ll also need strong written and verbal communication skills, good analytical and problem-solving abilities, confidence using Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel, and excellent attention to detail.

It would be advantageous if you have practical laboratory experience, including exposure to laboratory reporting, equipment maintenance or calibration, or typical laboratory instrumentation. Knowledge of validation requirements within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry would also be beneficial.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK/IE with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK/IE.

Further information

For further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role, please review the Job Description attached to the online job posting.

This position is a 12-month, full-time student placement based in Craigavon and applicants must be able to complete the placement before returning to university to finish their degree programme.

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.

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.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE:

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.