12 Month – Work Placement Student - Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) & Analytical Sciences

Join AstraZeneca for a 12‑month Work Placement Student Programme and help advance high‑quality targets, hits, leads and candidates by generating decision‑making data early in discovery. Take a study break to apply your learning on real projects, deepen your expertise and build the skills, knowledge and network to accelerate your career, while being mentored by experienced scientists in a collaborative, research‑driven team.

About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centered biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work and empowering employees to push the boundaries of science and fuel their entrepreneurial spirit.  

About the Programme
Our 12‑month Work Placement Student Programme, starting in September 2026, offers hands‑on experience in innovative drug discovery within a collaborative, research‑driven organisation. Based at AstraZeneca’s Gothenburg site, you’ll deepen your expertise, apply your skills on real projects, and develop new capabilities. You’ll be mentored by experienced scientists and become an integral part of a supportive, high‑performing team.

About the role
In this role you will perform lab‑based assignments focused on generating early DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics) data to inform the design of novel chemical entities. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in experiment setup and execution, data quality assessment and analysis, enabling you to independently deliver high‑quality results to project teams. Training will include operating automated liquid‑handling robotics and working with LC/MS/MS systems. You’ll collaborate with other teams across the department to broaden your exposure—for example, contributing to in vitro cell‑based or biochemical assays—and build a strong understanding of the end‑to‑end drug discovery process. Timely delivery, rigorous documentation and attention to detail are essential in this role.

About the team
Join Discovery Sciences in the Assays, Profiling and Cell Sciences team. We applies cutting‑edge expertise to enable the discovery of high‑quality targets, hits, leads and drug candidates with proven safety and efficacy. The Assays, Profiling and Cell Sciences team partners closely with project teams to generate robust, decision‑ready data at scale—combining automation, analytical platforms and biological assays within a dynamic, collaborative environment at our R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Who can apply?
We’re seeking students completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at a Swedish institution. You should be able to take a 12‑month study break and have the right to work in Sweden for the full duration without needing additional permits. Across all our programmes, we look for individuals with drive, enthusiasm, strong teamwork skills, and a genuine desire to learn.

Essential requirements

• BSc or MSc student at a Swedish university in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• You must have completed at least two years of your university education at the time of starting the placement and be returning to complete your studies after this opportunity ends.
• Applicants must have the eligibility to work in Sweden for 12 months from September 2026. 
• Students will be expected to take a study break from their education to participate in the programme, this will need to be arranged by the student at their institution. You must ensure that you receive the approval to take a study break from your university. 

What’s next
We welcome your application as soon as possible, but ahead of the scheduled closing date 31st of January 2026. In the event that we identify suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled closing date, we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy earlier than published.  

Apply today and take the chance to be part of making a difference, making connections, and gaining the tools and experience to open doors and fulfil your potential. We can´t wait to hear from you!  

Date Posted

01-dec.-2025

Closing Date

31-jan.-2026

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