Year 12 Work Experience Placement - Engineering

Job Description

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Disease and Biopharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology, and Vaccines & Immune therapies. 

Globally headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries, and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. 

We’re creating novel therapies that help people with cancer, other chronic and rare diseases – areas where we believe we can make the most meaningful difference to patients.

We create great employee experiences that ignite innovation, unite diverse talent and unlock capacity.  We do this by being champions of inclusion and diversity and fostering personal growth and enterprise leadership

Work Experience programme

AstraZeneca have an exciting opportunity for 2 x one-week unpaid work experience placements based at their Macclesfield site. The placement date(s) are as follows, please indicate your preferred week when making your application:

•            Monday 7th July to Friday 11th July 2025

•            Monday 14th July to Friday 18th July 2025

Working hours will be 9am to 4 pm*

(* Monday will be 8:30 am arrival to allow time to register with reception)

 To be eligible to apply students must be in Year 12, studying an Engineering related subject and wanting to have a career based around STEM.

Job Description:

During the Work experience placement, you will experience:

•            An introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry.

•            Application of STEM subjects to drug development.

•            Tours of our world class Engineering, Utility, and Manufacturing facilities.

•            Practical experience of the development of an Engineering project.

•            Career advice from those currently working for AstraZeneca, plus chance to chat with the current cohort of apprentice scheme, industrial placement students, and graduates.

What Knowledge/Skills will you gain:

•            An understanding of the variety of engineering roles required to support the Research, Development, Manufacturing, Testing and Release of Drug Product to a global market.

•            Engineering career opportunities within a Pharmaceutical organisation.

• An understanding of AstraZeneca commitments to sustainability and the criticality of the role of Engineering to support a Carbon Zero ambition

•            Awareness of roles based on STEM in AstraZeneca and the different entry points.

•            Application and development of STEM knowledge and skills.

•            Experience the workplace environment whilst making new friends.

What we won’t cover:

•            Working on live plant and equipment .

•            Hands on Engineering activities

Application closing date – 28th February 2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.