Placement Title: Sports Science Intern

Reports to: Lead Sport Scientist

Location: Sale Sharks Carrington training facility, Carrington, Manchester, M31 4AB

Hours: Full time

Please note this placement is unpaid.

Placement Duration: 2025-2026 season

 

Placement Purpose:

 

The sports science internship offers the successful applicant the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as part of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to supporting high performance in professional rugby. Based at Sale Sharks for the 2025/2026 season, the intern will play a key role in supporting the delivery and execution of the club’s sports science program.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the Sports Science team to support the effective delivery of all components of the physical performance program
• Assist with set up, collection and analysis of GPS and heart rate data on training days
• Assist with physical testing and profiling.
• Assist with the GPS data collection and analysis of late-stage rehabilitation sessions for injured players.
• Any other tasks the physical performance staff deem necessary

The ideal candidate will be:

• A student undertaking an undergraduate degree in Sports Science or Sport and Exercise Science degree with placement year during 2025-2026 academic year
• Hardworking, dedicated, pro-active and keen to learn
• High level of attention to detail, organisation and time management skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Competent with IT programmes (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Power Bi) (Desirable)

What you can expect in return:

• Regular 1-1 meetings to discuss your progress, leanings and what you would like to develop
• Gain sport science experience from elite level practitioners
• Gain experience using a variety of technologies, (Vald, Catapult, Polar, Power bi)
• Access to internal and external CPD opportunities
• Food and kit

How to apply:

Send your cv and supporting letter to Ben.humphries@salesharks.com with reference “Sport science internship 25/26” by 18th July 2025

Application closing date: 3^rd July 2025

Location: Tewkesbury, UK

With Headquarters in the US and a global reach, Moog Inc. is a world-leading integrator of precision motion control systems for aerospace, defence, industrial and medical applications. Over the last 65+ years, our engineers have developed the capability to design and manufacture the most advanced products for application where precise control of velocity, force, acceleration, and fluid flow are critical. Moog Inc. is split across four operating groups: Military Aircraft Group, Commercial Aircraft, Group Industrial Group, & Space and Defence Group.

We are proud that our people and products represent a culture where the opportunity to solve a challenging control problem is always welcomed. This Internship is available at our Tewkesbury.

You will be working in our Sustainability Team

The Sustainability Intern is responsible for aiding the wider Sustainability Team and Business in enabling the company to achieve meaningful progress towards the company’s public and internal sustainability goals and strategy.

This role helps drive change through the development and adoption of strategy, standards, projects and processes.

The Sustainability Intern must be comfortable with working across disciplines and managing projects independently, as well as taking initiative where projects have an unclear path forward.

Principal Accountabilities

Design and deliver Environmental and Social projects, processes and initiatives that advance Moog’s progress towards the company’s Sustainability strategy.

Support Moog sites around the world to establish and implement programs of work to help achieve their respective sustainability goals.

Represent the company both internally and externally in furtherance of the company’s Sustainability strategy.

Create and track metrics to evaluate our progress on key initiatives

Stay current on worldwide trends in Sustainability.

Qualification and Skills

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• A demonstrable passion for creating meaningful, measurable change through sustainability
• Action oriented
• Collaborative
• Superior attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to influence without authority and lead strategic priorities
• A “global orientation” and ability to work across cultures
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills; ability to relate well to people at all levels of the organization
• Socially mobile with an ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders from entry level employees to the CEO
• Comfortable working across different cultures, times zones and jurisdictions

Further significant points

This is a new role for the organization. Inherent in the situation is a degree of ambiguity about what the appointed person will work on first and the relative priorities, an ability to deal with that ambiguity and flexible and adaptable approach to priorities is a necessity.

Closing date for applications is July 3rd 2025, however, we will begin to review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Application closing date: 06-Jul-2025

• Start Date: August/September 2025

• Length of role: 12 months

• Hours per week: Full Time

• Location: On Campus

• Salary: £23,881 to £24,900 per annum

• Number Of Positions: 1

• Closing Date: Sunday 06 July 2025

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements listed in the job description under “Eligibility” to comply with legal regulations. If you have any questions, please contact workbasedpartnerships@leeds.ac.uk

This opportunity is open to University of Leeds placement students or recent graduates who have completed their undergraduate or Masters degrees, or who will have completed their studies to be able to take up full-time work in August/September 2025.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you want to gain skills and experience in communications, whilst also making a positive contribution to students studying at Leeds?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Libraries and University, whilst developing your own skills and experience. You will promote the Libraries and engage students with our resources, events and services.

Our Libraries are key to student success, providing access to information and resources for study and research projects, developing academic and digital literacies alongside subject knowledge, and creating physical and digital spaces for different learning styles to flourish. We spark intellectual curiosity and enable new discoveries through our rich collections and we connect ideas, knowledge and communities.

We are looking for a proactive and creative individual to support the delivery of our communication and engagement activities. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with a diverse range of people. You’ll enjoy using your initiative to solve problems and your creativity to produce engaging content across a range of digital channels.

You will gain experience in developing and delivering effective communications and engagement campaigns for different audiences within a complex institution. There will be opportunities to get involved in various projects and initiatives that support the Libraries vision, Knowledge for All, and our culture shift.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Visit Your career at University of Leeds Libraries to find out about our values, culture and ambitions.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Katy Sidwell, Communications and Web Content Manager: c.a.sidwell@leeds.ac.uk

Richard Worth, Communications Officer: r.worth@leeds.ac.uk

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Application closing date: 06-Jul-2025

• Start Date: August/September 2025

• Length of role: 12 months

• Hours per week: Full Time

• Location: On Campus

• Salary: £23,881 to £24,900 per annum

• Number Of Positions: 1

• Closing Date: Sunday 06 July 2025

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements listed in the job description under “Eligibility” to comply with legal regulations. If you have any questions, please contact workbasedpartnerships@leeds.ac.uk

This opportunity is open to University of Leeds placement students or recent graduates who have completed their undergraduate or Masters degrees, or who will have completed their studies to be able to take up full-time work in August/September 2025.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you want to gain skills and experience in communications, whilst also making a positive contribution to students studying at Leeds?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Libraries and University, whilst developing your own skills and experience. You will promote the Libraries and engage students with our resources, events and services.

Our Libraries are key to student success, providing access to information and resources for study and research projects, developing academic and digital literacies alongside subject knowledge, and creating physical and digital spaces for different learning styles to flourish. We spark intellectual curiosity and enable new discoveries through our rich collections and we connect ideas, knowledge and communities.

We are looking for a proactive and creative individual to support the delivery of our communication and engagement activities. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with a diverse range of people. You’ll enjoy using your initiative to solve problems and your creativity to produce engaging content across a range of digital channels.

You will gain experience in developing and delivering effective communications and engagement campaigns for different audiences within a complex institution. There will be opportunities to get involved in various projects and initiatives that support the Libraries vision, Knowledge for All, and our culture shift.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Visit Your career at University of Leeds Libraries to find out about our values, culture and ambitions.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Katy Sidwell, Communications and Web Content Manager: c.a.sidwell@leeds.ac.uk

Richard Worth, Communications Officer: r.worth@leeds.ac.uk

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Application closing date: 26-Jun-2025

• Start Date: August 2025

• Hours per week: 37.5

• Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds

• Salary: £22,500

• Number Of Positions: 1

• Closing Date: 26th June 2025

Sovereign Wealth is a Principal Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, which is an award winning FTSE100 businesses and one of the leading wealth management companies in the UK.

With over a decade of success under our belt, we now help over 7,000 clients with over £2 billion of funds under management and have a network of over 30 expert advisers around the UK.

We are delighted to confirm a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join the Administration Department within our fast-growing Leeds based team.

The role of the Office Assistant involves providing support to the Administration Department and Wealth Management Consultant carrying out general office duties.

Main Duties and Objectives

The successful candidate will report to the Administration Deputy Team Leader and their key accountabilities will include:

• Acting as first contact point for the business by answering telephone calls and greetings clients and visitors

• Daily incoming post and courier parcels

• Order office stationery and regular stock checks

• General administration duties, including interpreting instructions and implementing actions according to operation procedures, providing secretarial and administrative support to the wider team, preparing meeting packs, assist clients with general account queries

• Updating the database with relevant information, keeping accurate and timely records of all communications with clients and product providers and planning and prioritising own workload to ensure targets are being achieved

• Process client identification and relevant compliance forms

• Other activities including project work to help improve systems

This list is not exhaustive.

What induction and ongoing training will be provided?

• You will receive monthly 1:1

• An induction programme which will include all the essentials of what we are and what we do

• Regular in-house training to support your role and continued development

Hours Per Week 37.5

Person Specification – Essential Criteria

• A current University of Leeds looking to undertake this role as part of a Year in Industry in academic year 2025-26

• Good IT skills and use of word, excel and outlook

• Organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively

• The ability to work well under pressure both independently and within a team

• Display accuracy and attention to detail

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Management/ Supervision: Joanne Craven – Client Service Team Manager

Kath Jennings – Client Service Manager

You can apply for the post here

Application closing date: 22-Jun-2025

• Start Date: ASAP (latest Sept)

• Length of role: 1 year with the option to go part time afterwards if required

• Hours per week: 35 hours Monday – Friday

• Location: Leeds, 2 The Bourse, LS1 5DE

• Salary: £22,000

• Number Of Positions: 1

• Closing Date: 22nd June 2025

Are you looking to gain experience in a professional office environment with a friendly and supportive team? The Private Office is seeking an organised, reliable Administrator to support our busy Client Delivery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their admin skills in a professional setting.

Main Duties and Objectives

You’ll help us deliver a smooth and professional service by supporting our Client Delivery team with key tasks, which could include:

• Updating client information in our systems

• Uploading documents and checking for missing details

• Supporting with data entry and basic reporting

• Helping track progress on key tasks and chasing updates

• Sending standard emails or letters to providers

• Supporting the processing of new business paperwork

• General administrative duties to keep things running smoothly

What induction and ongoing training will be provided? 

All training will be provided to ensure you are able to complete the tasks assigned to you. You will be working as part of a team, with a dedicated team leader who will assist with any queries. There are also ‘seniors’ in each team who can support with any queries day to day.

Benefits and Outcomes

Full time hours (35 per week) Monday to Friday 9.00am and 5.00pm – 1 hour for lunch;

24 holidays (increasing to 26), plus 2 additional days paid Christmas shut down period;

Company Pension scheme;

Private Healthcare*;

Group Income Protection*;

Life Assurance*;

Eye Care Scheme;

Wellbeing programme;

Bike to Work Scheme;

Full support with professional qualifications;

*after a qualifying period

Management/ Supervision: Kirsty Townend Kirsty.Townend@theprivateoffice.com

(SPM) Hours Per Week

35

Person Specification – Essential Criteria

• A current University of Leeds student in your second (or penultimate) year, looking to undertake this role as part of a Year In Industry in academic year 2024-25

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Strong attention to detail – you enjoy following processes and getting things right

• Comfortable using a computer and learning new systems

• Good communication skills and a team player

• Reliable and organised

You can apply for the post here

Application closing date: 15^th June 2025

Location: Worcester, UK

Location: Sixways Stadium, Worcester, WR3 8ZE

Department: Rugby

Reports to: Head of Medical Services/Head Physiotherapist

Detail: 30 hours per week. Placement commences 7^th July 2025 and runs to 30^th June 2026 in-line with the champ rugby season. Flexible start and finish dates will be considered. Although this is a voluntary position, it promises valuable industry experience and opportunities for applied learning. Successful candidate(s) will work alongside an experienced team of clinicians and benefit from Warriors’ in-house CPD program. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed as will any pre-agreed external CPD costs.

Role Summary:

Warriors are offering a 12-month opportunity to become embedded within the medical department, delivering excellent care in support of the first team squad.  The role is best suited to an undergraduate seeking a sandwich year placement, or a graduate who is looking to consolidate and continue their learning journey. All applicants who meet the role requirements will be considered.

You will provide vital support across all functions of the medical department, including assessment and monitoring of players’ physical health, therapeutic treatment, logistical support, and delivery of rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Graduate or sandwich year student undertaking a Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy degree course, or similar
• UK driving license & use of a car, or the ability to travel to and from Sixways Stadium on required days of the week
• Evidence of previous effort or experience of applying your academic knowledge in a sporting environment is a plus

Benefits:

• A structured personal development programme over the course of your placement, including regular mentorship and ownership of your own learning direction(s) and placement outcomes
• Worcester Warriors staff ticket allocation
• Worcester Warriors staff kit
• References and endorsements for future internal and external employment opportunities

To Apply:

Submit a single PDF to hello@warriors.co.uk containing:

• A one-page CV
• In no more than 200 words, describe your most prominent experience of applying physiotherapy strategies in a sporting environment

Application deadline: 15^th June 2025

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Application closing date: 20^th June 2025

Location: Worcester, UK

Placement Title: Rugby Operations Placement Student

Location: Sixways Stadium, Worcester, WR3 8ZE

Department: Rugby

Reports to: Rugby Operations Manager

Placement Type: Placement Internship. Note that this placement is unpaid

Hours: 25 hours each week, hours will vary depending on fixtures. Evening and weekend hours will be required

About the role:

The rugby operations placement will provide the applicant with the experience of being part of a multidisciplinary team working towards  enabling high performance in professional rugby. Their role will be critical in the facilitation and implementation of the program during the 2025/26 season at Worcester Warriors.

Requirements:

• Support the Rugby Operations Manager with day-to-day tasks
• Assist with match day duties
• Support the coaching team with the training set up for rugby and gym sessions
• Assist with laundry duties and provide players with training kit
• Get involved with the day-to-day operations of a professional rugby club

The Candidate will be:

• A Student undertaking a sport or health related higher education degree
• Confident and approachable
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• IT literate

You can expect:

• Exciting opportunity to learn key, practical skills from an elite sports environment
• Regular 1-1 meetings to discuss your progress on an agreed development plan
• Worcester Warriors staff tickets
• Worcester Warriors staff kit

To Apply:

Submit a single PDF to hello@warriors.co.uk containing:

• A one-page CV
• In no more than 200 words explain why we should choose you for this placement

Application deadline: 20^th June 2025

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Industrial Placement Student – Industrial Placement Student – Antiviral Immunity in Disease Resilience

Location: Whittlesford, Cambridge, UK

Start Date: September 2025 | Duration: 9–12 months

Department: Research & Technology Teams

The role will be in the Research and Technology Teams, predominantly focused on the following project:

About Alchemab

Alchemab Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech company based in Cambridge, UK. We use a unique platform to identify novel drug targets and therapeutics by analysing antibody repertoires of patients who are resilient to disease. Our work spans neurodegeneration and oncology, built on a foundation of deep science, cutting-edge technology, and a passionate team committed to transforming lives.

Led by world-renowned scientist Dr. Jane Osbourn, our team is driven by four core values:

🧬Think Patient First – Everything we do is rooted in positively impacting patients
🤝 Achieve As One – Collaboration and mutual support power our progress
💪 Embrace Responsibility – Every team member is empowered to make a difference
🌱 Create Something Enduring – We’re building solutions for today and tomorrow

The Industrial Placement Programme

We’re looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take on a meaningful challenge and join us as Industrial Placement students. Our 9–12 month placement programme offers a unique opportunity to step into the world of drug discovery and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotech environment.

During your placement, you’ll work on a dedicated project with the support of a collaborative and experienced team. You’ll play a key role in contributing to our mission and vision, while being guided by experts who are passionate about mentoring and sharing knowledge.

You’ll be immersed in exciting and impactful scientific work, developing innovative solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team. Alongside your project work, you’ll receive regular coaching and support to help you achieve both your objectives and personal development goals.

This is more than just a placement—it’s a chance to build skills, grow your network, and lay the foundations for a successful future career. You’ll be surrounded by curious, passionate, and open-minded colleagues who are eager to learn, explore science, and grow together in a truly collaborative culture.

Industrial Placement Student – Antiviral Immunity in Disease Resilience

Project Overview

Curious about how your immune system’s past encounters with viruses and bacteria could shape resilience to diseases like cancer or Alzheimer’s? Join us at Alchemab and explore how pathogen-driven immune responses may offer unexpected protection in neurodegeneration and oncology. This cutting-edge project aims to test the hypothesis that anti-pathogen antibodies—especially those generated from past infections or vaccinations—could play a protective role in diseases not traditionally seen as infectious. You’ll work hands-on with patient samples and innovative yeast display platforms while developing key lab and computational skills that are highly sought after in biotech and biomedical research.

Scientific Background & Project Aims

At Alchemab, we specialise in identifying protective auto-antibodies in individuals who are resilient to disease. Typically, these protective antibodies are screened against a large human protein library. But what if some of these antibodies originated in response to common viral or bacterial infections? Emerging evidence suggests prior exposure to pathogens may influence long-term health outcomes—even in non-infectious diseases. For example:

• Anti-HERV-K antibodies are linked to better outcomes in ALS.
• Shingles (VZV) vaccination has been associated with lower dementia incidence.
• HERV-reactive antibodies in lung cancer patients have shown anti-tumour activity

This project will take those insights further by building and testing a viral/bacterial antigen library on our yeast display platform to investigate these possible resilience links.

Project Goals

• Conduct a literature and bioinformatics review to identify relevant bacterial/viral antigens linked to resilience in neurodegeneration or cancer.
• Assemble and test a pilot viral/bacterial antigen library in yeast display pulldown screens.
• Screen a disease cohort of patient samples using this antigen library.
• Analyse the data to identify patterns of reactivity linked to disease resilience.
• Select and validate antibody reactivities for further investigation.

Techniques You’ll Learn

This is a dual-discipline project offering experience in both wet lab and dry lab environments:

Lab Techniques

• Yeast transformation, culture, and display
• Flow cytometry
• Sanger and next-gen sequencing
• Molecular biology (e.g. DNA purification, qPCR)
• Use of automated lab systems

Computational & Data Analysis

• AI-assisted literature review
• Introduction to R or Python for data analysis and visualisation
• Protein bioinformatics (BLAST, multiple sequence alignment, UniProt)
• QC and processing of sequencing data
• Working with cloud-based tools and custom software pipelines
• Intro to machine learning models for antibody function prediction

You’ll be supported by a collaborative, cross-functional team—including dedicated help from our Tech group to build your coding confidence and data-handling skills.

Why This Placement Is Ideal for You

If you’re passionate about immunology, bioinformatics, or the intersection between infection and chronic disease, this is your moment. You’ll gain experience across two departments—Yeast Display and Tech—and develop both practical and analytical skills that will set you up for any future career in biotech or research.

You’ll also have the chance to present your work, contribute to experimental design, and even liaise with other internal teams like Protein Science or Expression and Early Development (EED). Materials for the project are already available, so you can get going from day one.

Value to Alchemab

This project will help us assess the potential of a pathogen antigen library as a tool to identify resiliencelinked immune responses. It may lead to future screens that reveal protective immune patterns—or even new therapeutic targets.

Benefits include:

• Understanding how pathogen exposure might influence disease resilience
• Identifying potential cross-reactive antibodies
• Validating machine learning models trained on our internal curated antibody database (CAD)
• Enhancing collaboration between scientific and tech teams

Where You’ll Be Working

You’ll be based in Whittlesford, just south of Cambridge, in a state-of-the-art biotech facility surrounded by peaceful countryside. With Whittlesford Parkway station just a short walk away, commuting is easy, with direct links to Cambridge and London.

Our location offers the best of both worlds—a cutting-edge research environment in a scenic setting, perfect for collaboration, innovation, and even a refreshing lunchtime walk! Join us and be part of something truly exciting.

Connecting, Celebrating, and Giving Back

 

At Alchemab, we believe that great science thrives in a strong, connected community. Our Social and Charity Committees bring people together beyond the lab, organising exciting events, activities, and fundraising initiatives that make a real difference. From social gatherings and wellness activities to charity challenges and volunteering, there’s always something happening to build friendships, have fun, and give back. Our vibrant culture ensures that everyone feels part of something bigger—both inside and outside of work!

Please note:

The successful candidate will be employed by SRG and based on-site at Alchemab Therapeutics. Candidate details will only be shared with SRG at the offer stage, in line with data protection standards.

Recruitment Process:

• Deadline for submissions: 06 June 2025
• Application: Please apply via the link and provide a cover letter, explaining more about your interest in a placement at Alchemab. Please do add any details that might support your interest at pursuing this opportunity.
• Interviews: We are aiming to hold interviews w/c 16 June. This will be an initial phone screen, and we will ask you to come to the office to meet the team face to face.
• Placement start: Monday 01 September 2025

You can apply for the post here

Industrial Placement Student – Industrial Placement Student – Developability and Immunotoxicity Assessment

Location: Whittlesford, Cambridge, UK

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: 9–12 months

Department: Development – EED & Translational Sciences

The closing date for post is 6^th June 2025.

About Alchemab

Alchemab Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech company based in Cambridge, UK. We use a unique platform to identify novel drug targets and therapeutics by analysing antibody repertoires of patients who are resilient to disease. Our work spans neurodegeneration and oncology, built on a foundation of deep science, cutting-edge technology, and a passionate team committed to transforming lives.

Led by world-renowned scientist Dr. Jane Osbourn, our team is driven by four core values:

🧬Think Patient First – Everything we do is rooted in positively impacting patients
🤝 Achieve As One – Collaboration and mutual support power our progress
💪 Embrace Responsibility – Every team member is empowered to make a difference
🌱 Create Something Enduring – We’re building solutions for today and tomorrow

The Industrial Placement Programme

We’re looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take on a meaningful challenge and join us as Industrial Placement students. Our 9–12 month placement programme offers a unique opportunity to step into the world of drug discovery and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotech environment.

During your placement, you’ll work on a dedicated project with the support of a collaborative and experienced team. You’ll play a key role in contributing to our mission and vision, while being guided by experts who are passionate about mentoring and sharing knowledge.

You’ll be immersed in exciting and impactful scientific work, developing innovative solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team. Alongside your project work, you’ll receive regular coaching and support to help you achieve both your objectives and personal development goals.

This is more than just a placement—it’s a chance to build skills, grow your network, and lay the foundations for a successful future career. You’ll be surrounded by curious, passionate, and open-minded colleagues who are eager to learn, explore science, and grow together in a truly collaborative culture.

The role will be in the Drug Development Team, predominantly focused on the following project:

Industrial Placement Student – Developability and Immunotoxicity Assessment

Project Overview

Are you curious about how a research antibody becomes a safe and scalable therapeutic? This exciting placement will place you at the heart of that transformation. Working within both our EED and Translational Sciences teams, you’ll get involved in projects that help de-risk lead molecules—making sure they can be manufactured efficiently and used safely in humans.

As an Industrial Placement student, you’ll gain hands-on experience developing and validating cutting edge assays, working with a wide range of technologies, and contributing to impactful scientific initiatives.

Scientific Background & Project Rationale

Before antibodies can progress into the clinic, they must be carefully assessed for risks related to manufacturing and patient safety. This project focuses on two critical areas of early-stage therapeutic development:

1. Developability Assessments You’ll help design and run high throughput assays that allow us to assess biophysical properties (e.g. charge, hydrophobicity, self-association) using minimal antibody material—ideal for earlystage R&D. This work complements our in silico analysis of antibody sequences and will help improve timelines and reduce costs by identifying potential issues earlier.

2. Immunotoxicity Risk Assessment Currently outsourced, these assays assess how antibodies might trigger immune responses in humans. You’ll help bring these assays in-house using primary immune cells and a suite of techniques (cytokine release, Fc receptor binding, and more), enabling us to evaluate antibody safety internally and more efficiently.

3. Data Enrichment via the Datacube Time permitting, you’ll also support biomarker analysis by running or mining data on markers like inflammatory cytokines and NfL from patient biosamples. This helps us enrich Alchemab’s Datacube—our central data repository—making it more powerful for future discovery work.

Project Goals

You’ll contribute to three key areas:

• EED Team (first 6 months): Produce small-scale antibodies, assess in silico risks, and evaluate them using high throughput developability assays (e.g., PAIA 384W plates, HIC, CEX, AC-SINS).

• Translational Team (next 6 months): Set up and validate immunotoxicity assays in-house, comparing results to external CRO data using control antibodies and a known Alchemab candidate.

• Datacube Enrichment: Generate or source additional biomarker data (cytokines, NfL) using commercial assays or public databases, supported by our tech team.

Techniques & Technologies You’ll Use

This placement gives you exposure to a wide range of experimental approaches and tools, including:

• Antibody plasmid DNA amplification and expression in CHO cells
• Protein A purification (AKTA systems)
• High throughput assay development with automated liquid handling
• In silico antibody sequence analysis
• Primary cell work with PBMCs and T-cells
• Cytokine and biomarker measurement (ELISA, MSD, Legendplex)
• Cell-based immunoassays (ADC, ADCC)
• Biophysical analysis (BLI/SPR, Fcγ receptor binding)

What You’ll Learn

By the end of your placement, you’ll:

• Understand the principles and practice of therapeutic antibody development
• Gain experience in both lab-based techniques and computational approaches
• Learn how to assess manufacturing and clinical risk
• Build knowledge in immunotoxicology and high-throughput screening
• Contribute to real-world biotech projects with immediate value

Why This Placement is Right for You

You’ll work on high-impact science in a supportive environment, learning what it takes to bring an idea from concept to clinic. Your project will have clear goals and deliverables, with the chance to see how your work fits into the bigger picture of drug development. Plus, you’ll be mentored by experienced scientists across two dynamic teams.

This placement also supports Alchemab’s future goals—by speeding up our internal timelines, improving decision-making, and potentially saving both time and cost on key development steps. You’ll split your time across two departments (EED and Translational Sciences) and work collaboratively with members of the Tech team, giving you exposure to multiple disciplines and mentoring styles.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BSc in a scientific field, or equivalent in any Biological or Life Science aligned course.
• At the time of application, candidates should have completed at least 1 year of their undergraduate course.
• Your university allows you to enter into an internship agreement for a period of 9–12 months
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Proven academic excellence and strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamworking abilities
• Ambitious and eager to contribute to world-class research initiatives
• You must have the right to work in the UK or a valid visa that allows you to undertake paid work

Where You’ll Be Working

You’ll be based in Whittlesford, just south of Cambridge, in a state-of-the-art biotech facility surrounded by peaceful countryside. With Whittlesford Parkway station just a short walk away, commuting is easy, with direct links to Cambridge and London.

Our location offers the best of both worlds—a cutting-edge research environment in a scenic setting, perfect for collaboration, innovation, and even a refreshing lunchtime walk! Join us and be part of something truly exciting.

Connecting, Celebrating, and Giving Back

 

At Alchemab, we believe that great science thrives in a strong, connected community. Our Social and Charity Committees bring people together beyond the lab, organising exciting events, activities, and fundraising initiatives that make a real difference. From social gatherings and wellness activities to charity challenges and volunteering, there’s always something happening to build friendships, have fun, and give back. Our vibrant culture ensures that everyone feels part of something bigger—both inside and outside of work!

Please note:

The successful candidate will be employed by SRG and based on-site at Alchemab Therapeutics. Candidate details will only be shared with SRG at the offer stage, in line with data protection standards.

Recruitment Process:

• Deadline for submissions: 06 June 2025
• Application: Please apply via the link and provide a cover letter, explaining more about your interest in a placement at Alchemab. Please do add any details that might support your interest at pursuing this opportunity.
• Interviews: We are aiming to hold interviews w/c 16 June. This will be an initial phone screen, and we will ask you to come to the office to meet the team face to face.
• Placement start: Monday 01 September 2025

You can apply for the post here