Research & Development Placement Student at STADA Thornton & Ross | Apply Now
A rare R&D Placement Student opportunity has emerged for students seeking hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry. STADA UK Thornton & Ross is offering a 12-month Research & Development Placement starting in July 2027, located at its Huddersfield (Linthwaite) site. This opportunity is ideal for those pursuing a Chemistry-based, Biomedical, or Formulation degree.
- Position: Research & Development Placement Student
- Duration: 12 months (fixed-term from July 2027)
- Location: Huddersfield (Linthwaite), UK
About STADA Thornton & Ross
STADA Thornton & Ross is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical sector, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company specializes in developing a range of products, including household and cosmetic formulations. With a focus on safety, efficacy, and quality, STADA Thornton & Ross operates from its Huddersfield site, contributing significantly to the healthcare landscape.
Job Description
The R&D Placement Student placement involves hands-on formulation work within the R&D team, including making lab batches, collaborating with raw-material suppliers, and assisting in the development of products such as Zoflora, Oilatum, and Cetraben. The role also includes testing household and cosmetic formulations, creating new test methods, and learning advanced techniques to assess safety, quality, and efficacy while working in multidisciplinary teams with increasing autonomy.
Eligibility Criteria
- Currently studying a Chemistry-based, Biomedical, or Formulation degree.
- Proactive and curious, with a keen interest in applying knowledge in a real R&D setting.
How R&D Placement Student Will Make an Impact
- Become a trusted, productive member of the R&D team, taking real ownership of your workload with growing autonomy.
- Build powerful soft skills by working in multi‑disciplinary teams and learning how to explain technical science to non‑technical colleagues.
- Tailor your placement experience to your course and career ambitions, focussing on formulation.
- Get hands-on with formulation: making lab batches, working with raw material suppliers and helping develop products like Zoflora, Oilatum or Cetraben that can one day hit the shelves.
- Develop analytical expertise: testing household and cosmetic formulations, creating new test methods and learning advanced techniques to assess safety, quality and efficacy.
This R&D Placement Student opportunity at STADA Thornton & Ross presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain practical experience in a dynamic R&D environment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure their chance to contribute to impactful projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
