Location
London – Zihipp

Hours
Full Time - 12 months placement starting 1st September 2027

Salary
Competitive placement salary

About the Role
Join Pfizer's Internal Medicine Innovation Centre (IMIC) as a Pharmacology Undergraduate on a 12-month placement. IMIC focuses on early-stage research translating scientific discoveries into potential life-changing medicines. You will support hands-on in vivo research activities with a strong emphasis on animal care and welfare, working under the guidance of experienced scientists. Your role will involve maintaining high standards of husbandry, generating high-quality data to support Pfizer’s therapeutic pipeline, and contributing to research that impacts patients worldwide.

During your placement, you will:
- Develop practical experience in maintaining care, welfare, and husbandry for rodent models
- Work in accordance with UK animal welfare legislation and scientific procedures, including the Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986
- Follow approved protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with animal welfare as a priority
- Conduct non-surgical procedures safely and support welfare protocols aligned with your training and licence
- Apply and promote the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) to minimise animal use and enhance welfare
- Perform ELISAs or other biological assays to support study outcomes
- Run in vitro potency assays for biologics after training
- Gain experience as a lab team member contributing to operational and routine tasks
- Participate in team meetings, scientific discussions, and technical training to build knowledge, communication skills, and professional network

Pfizer offers professional mentorship from scientific experts and up to 5 days of paid volunteering leave per year to support causes you care about. This placement is an excellent opportunity to bridge laboratory science and clinical development while gaining invaluable experience in a global pharmaceutical company.

Experience
- Currently studying for an undergraduate degree (BSc or higher) in Pharmacology, Physiology, Animal Science, or a related life science
- Prior hands-on experience in handling animals and supporting high standards of animal care and welfare
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of laboratory work, including regular lifting and carrying

About you
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible, collaborative, and team-focused approach
- AI literate
- Willingness to obtain a Home Office Personal Licence (PIL AB) if not already held

Qualifications
- Applicants must be completing a placement as part of a degree course at a UK University through Year in Industry, Industrial Placement, or Gap Year
- Only candidates who complete and submit the Pfizer Placement Application Form will be considered (CVs and cover letters will not be accepted)