Research & Development Placement Student - 12-month FTC in Huddersfield

Huddersfield Placement 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Support product pipeline delivery in Home Hygiene and Derma through lab work and product testing.
Company: STADA UK Thornton & Ross is a leader in home hygiene and dermatological products.
Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary of £26,000, hybrid working, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Other info: Position based in Huddersfield on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in R&D while contributing to real consumer products like Zoflora and Oilatum.
Qualifications: Must be studying a Chemistry-based, Biomedical or Formulation degree with a proactive attitude.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Location: Huddersfield – Linthwaite, United Kingdom.

Company: STADA UK Thornton & Ross.

Department: Development.

Join us for a 12‑month Research & Development placement, supporting the delivery of our product pipeline across Home Hygiene and Derma. You’ll work on both new and existing products that end up in real consumers’ homes and routines, gaining hands‑on experience while being supported and guided by senior R&D team members. From lab work and product testing to supporting project delivery, you’ll be at the heart of how ideas become finished products. You’ll build practical, industry‑ready skills, learn how R&D really works in a commercial environment, and have the chance to contribute your own ideas to help shape future innovations.

How You Will Make an Impact

Become a trusted, productive member of the R&D team, taking real ownership of your workload with growing autonomy.
Build powerful soft skills by working in multi‑disciplinary teams and learning how to explain technical science to non‑technical colleagues.
Tailor your placement experience to your course and career ambitions, focusing around formulation.
Get hands‑on with formulation: making lab batches, working with raw material suppliers and helping develop products like Zoflora, Oilatum or Cetraben that can one day hit the shelves.
Develop analytical expertise: testing household and cosmetic formulations, creating new test methods and learning advanced techniques to assess safety, quality and efficacy.

What We Are Looking For

Currently studying a Chemistry‑based, Biomedical or Formulation degree and keen to apply your knowledge in a real R&D setting.
Proactive and curious – you like to get stuck in, try new things and learn fast.
Comfortable working independently, taking responsibility for your own tasks and time.
A genuine team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to shared goals.
Able to build positive relationships with people at different levels and in different functions.
Confident communicating with others and open to feedback to keep developing.

How We Care For You

Competitive annual salary of £26,000.
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
On‑site subsidised canteen.
Free winter flu jab.
Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.