Quotient Sciences: Molecule to Cure. Fast.

Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing.

Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times.

Why join us:
Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.

The Role
Quotient Sciences are committed to developing the careers of the next generation of analytical scientists and have a fantastic opportunity for an undergraduate student to join Quotient Sciences on a year’s placement working in our Analytical Development team as an Associate Analytical Scientist commencing September 2026.

At Quotient Sciences, no day is ever the same. There is always a fresh challenge, offering you the chance to develop your expertise within the cutting edge of pharmaceutical sciences. Our unique business model integrates Drug Formulation, Clinical Testing and GMP Manufacturing and is disrupting pharmaceutical development, cutting the time and cost to get innovative medicines to patients.

Key responsibilities:

• To plan experiments, according to an agreed work schedule.
• To execute experiments using a broad range of techniques and equipment.
• Working in a safe responsible manner at all times and towards the implementation of GLP and GMP
• To be involved in the testing of pharmaceuticals to cGMP standards and developing/optimising analytical methods testing a wide range of dosage forms.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of all work undertaken.
• Accurate analysis and calculation of results, in line with written method and /or SOPs of the company.
• To write reports as necessary.
• To communicate progress of projects effectively to Quotient staff
• To carry out routine cleaning and general laboratory maintenance duties, as required
• To be aware of the need for confidentiality outside the company
• To perform other duties as reasonably required.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will have completed at least a year of undergraduate study at a high level and be eligible for a sandwich year placement, ideally with some experience of working within a laboratory environment.

You will be studying towards a BSc or MChem degree with an industrial / placement year, in a relevant scientific discipline such as: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, or a related life science subject.

Excellent communication is essential in this role to communicate the progress of projects effectively within the cross-functional team.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK upon being offered employment.

• Completed at least a first year of undergraduate study performing at a high level, and eligible for a sandwich placement (equivalent to a 1st or 2.1 class degree performance).
• Reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Good computer skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Application Requirements
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.

Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today. Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.