Almac Work Experience Applications are now open!
- Posted by Fearghal Quinn
- Posted in Careers Blog
Almac’s work placement Sixth Form (16-18) Work Experience programme gives pupils an insight into the drug development process, life at Almac and the variety of rewarding career paths available at Almac, both inside and outside the laboratory, through tours, conversations with staff and activities.
For pupils interested in scientific or engineering careers, our 3-day programme includes a day in the W5 laboratory, Belfast, doing Biology and Chemistry experiments or an Engineering work shadow in Craigavon. Transport between Almac and W5 will be provided, as required. We also have a 2-day experience on selected dates for those interested in IT careers.
Placement Schedule
Day 1
Overview of Almac and the Drug Development Lifecycle, activities & tours
Day 2
Higher Level Apprenticeships, activities & tours. IT placement Technical Challenge (selected dates only)
Day 3
Experience a day in the life of a Scientist or Engineer
Our placement programme will run on the following dates for the 2025-26 academic year. All sessions include Day 3 at W5 or an Engineering work shadow in Craigavon.
Sessions for our IT-focused work experience, which run on Days 1 and 2, will be confirmed in due course. If interested in an IT work experience, please submit an application, indicating preferred dates, and a member of our team will be in touch.
| 22nd – 24th October 2025 | application closing date: 25th Sep 2025, 18.00 |
| 12th – 14th November 2025 | application closing date: 25th Sep 2025, 18.00 |
| 27th – 29th January 2026 | application closing date: 18th Dec 2025, 18.00 |
| 9th – 11th February 2026 | application closing date: 18th Dec 2025, 18.00 |
| 3rd – 5th June 2026 | application closing date: 26th Feb 2026, 18.00 |
| 10th – 12th June 2026 | application closing date: 26th Feb 2026, 18.00 |
| 17th – 19th June 2026 | application closing date: 26th Feb 2026, 18.00 |
Notifications regarding the outcome of applications will be sent after the relevant closing date.
As places are limited each year, we recommend that pupils familiarise themselves with content in Almac’s Virtual Work Experience Hub before submitting their application and to gain most benefit from the programme.
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