Student Placement - Process Scientist/Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to put your studies into practice and make a meaningful contribution from day one? During your twelve-month placement, you will join our Technical Operations team, supporting the packaging of solid dose oral products. You’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience in a collaborative and professional environment, helping to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical processes.

Technical Operations works closely with departments both on-site and off-site to support tablet formulation, manufacturing and packaging. The team provides expert guidance to maintain and improve production processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Organon is recruiting for a STEM student to join us by the beginning of August 2027 for 12 months for a student placement to join our world class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland.

 

Role Responsibilities:

 

• Provide technical support for packaging of solid dose oral products.
• Assist with process improvements, validations, and sampling activities.
• Support annual product and cleaning reviews.
• Contribute to equipment performance reviews, selection, installation, and testing.
• Assist with investigations and follow up issues arising from packaging or laboratory atypical results.
• Assess impact of supplier changes on site operations.
• Support new product introductions through technical assessment and project work.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and GMP standards.
• Complete and record GMP training; perform duties in line with training and procedures.
• Report any GMP violations or concerns affecting product safety or quality.

 

Education & Skills:

 

• Working towards a STEM degree.
• You will be looking to complete a 12-month placement in your third or penultimate year of study, returning to your course at the end of the placement.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

Application Process Timeline Overview:    

Stage 1 – Submission of CV and Cover Letter (by 19th October 2026)

Candidates will be required to submit their CV and cover letter.  

Stage 2 – Initial Informal Discussion (Between 9th November – 18th November 2026)

Candidates will be selected and invited to take part in an initial informal discussion about the role, as well as an opportunity for you to find out about the company.

Stage 3 – Assessment Centre + Final Interview (Early December 2026)

Candidates successful at stage 2 will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre, located on site at Cramlington. Candidates will spend a day at the facility, getting a feel for Organon as well as taking part in several activities including a site tour and a final interview.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Organon LLC, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Annualized Salary Range

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

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Number of Openings:

1