Laboratory Scientist apprentice; MCT - Pfizer

Laboratory Scientist apprentice (MCT) - Pfizer

If science is your passion, Pfizer is looking to recruit a Laboratory Scientist apprentice to work within the Materials Characterisation Team (MCT). You will help the team with troubleshooting investigations and new material supplier assessments using advanced analytics.

Qualification Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including mathematics and English.
• Will have, or are predicted, A-Levels equalling 104 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade C or above plus an additional Science or Mathematics.
• Equivalent Level 3 qualifications (e.g., BTEC) will also be considered (with a minimum requirement of 104 UCAS points)

Salary - £20,500 per annum

• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
• Flexible Working Hours
• Casual Dress
• Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Canteen
• Onsite Parking
• Employee Recognition/Awards

Location - Discovery Park House, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5.25pm. Fridays, 9am – 4.05pm

12pm - 12.45pm lunch break

Duration - 60 months

Start Date - 1 st September 2026

Interview Date - The Assessment Centre for this position will be on the week commencing March 9 th 2026

Closing Date for Applications - 16 th February 2026

To Apply
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Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager

Laboratory Scientist in the Materials Characterisation Team (MCT), part of Global Technology, Engineering and Launch Division

Join a team that’s solving real-world challenges in medicines. The Materials Characterisation Team supports Pfizer’s global manufacturing sites and external partners by investigating and resolving quality issues, developing new analytical methods and evaluating new materials, all using state-of-the‑art analytical technologies. The team provides material sciences expertise to our manufacturing network to help solve complex manufacturing challenges ensuring that patients have continued access to our medicines.

The team comprises of experienced scientists from multiple disciplines work on many different types of materials, including active ingredients, excipients, process intermediates, finished dosage forms and packaging materials.

What you can expect from a Pfizer science apprenticeship:

• Real Impact
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  Your work will help to ensure patients have access to critical medicines.
• State-of-the-art Technology
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  Work in high-spec labs with the latest advanced analytics.
• Mentorship & Growth
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  Learn from experienced scientists and develop with structured training.
• Creative Science
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  Use experimentation and critical thinking to solve problems.
• Career-Ready Skills
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  Build communication, planning, and innovation skills.
• Purpose-Driven Work
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  Be part of a company that’s improving lives globally.
• Inclusive Culture
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  Work in a diverse, collaborative, and supportive environment.
• Future-Focused
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  Get the tools and mindset to thrive in a science career.

Skills

• Have an interest in science, especially chemistry and mathematics.
• Passion for solving problems and ability to apply scientific knowledge to them.
• Rational, innovative and creative approach to problem solving
• Passion to continue learning and improving themselves
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within teams as well as independently
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to apply learning from prior experience to new situations and problems
• Ability to evaluate information from a broad range of sources
• Communicates with clarity, purpose and efficiently

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic attitude and approach to teamwork with positive influencing and listening skills
• High energy level; hard working; makes things happen
• Demonstrates sound judgement when making decisions
• Self-driven and able to set personal goals which are realistic and challenging
• Agile, flexible and resilient
• Have an interest and a desire to work and develop as…