Chemical Engineer (CRD Crystallization) Apprenticeship - Pfizer

What will the apprentice be doing?

Chemical Engineer in our CRD Crystallisation Laboratories

The crystallisation team is responsible for developing processes to deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients that can be formulated robustly and meet all purity specifications. In order to achieve our goals, we use state-of-the-art automated reactors, process monitoring technologies and characterisation techniques, as well as maintaining close interfaces with synthetic chemists, formulation scientists, engineers and material scientists. Our responsibilities extend to successful transfer of processes to pilot and production scale and include the evaluation of new technologies and external science to constantly refresh our workflows.

What can you expect from a science apprenticeship at Pfizer?

Chemical Engineer in our CRD Crystallisation Laboratories

The crystallisation team is responsible for developing processes to deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients that can be formulated robustly and meet all purity specifications. In order to achieve our goals, we use state-of-the-art automated reactors, process monitoring technologies and characterisation techniques, as well as maintaining close interfaces with synthetic chemists, formulation scientists, engineers and material scientists. Our responsibilities extend to successful transfer of processes to pilot and production scale and include the evaluation of new technologies and external science to constantly refresh our workflows.

What can you expect from a science apprenticeship at Pfizer?

- Working in a fast-paced environment within a highly skilled scientific community
- Applying scientific theories to real-life scenarios in the process of drug development
- Structured training activities with close mentorship
- Hands on experience in state-of-the art laboratories
- Development of analytical skills through experimental write-up and analysis
- Exposure to a business environment operating within regulations set by external organisations including Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
- Problem solving and experimentation to recommend improvements in laboratory processes
- Learning to plan and prioritise tasks whilst evaluating progress against objectives
- Developing excellent communication skills to communicate scientific information and allow effective collaboration in a professional environment
- Using creative thinking to challenge assumptions, innovate and make new proposals to build on existing ideas
- Taking responsibility for personal development, demonstrating commitment to learning and self-improvement
- Tools to thrive and develop professionally to help enable a successful career

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Apprenticeship standard:Science Industry Process / Plant Engineer
• Training provider:Greenwich University
• Qualification: BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering)
• Delivery model: Day release Medway Campus

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent Science and Maths (Grade 104 UCAS Points) Essential

Things to consider

The apprentice must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The apprentice must be willing to commit an amount of personal time to study. Please ensure you check out travel options to be able to commute to the workplace.