Join our award-winning Higher Level Apprenticeship Programme
Almac’s Apprenticeship programme is central to the future growth and development of our organisation. Not only will you work in a high quality, customer focused, innovative environment, you will develop your skills and thrive within our business with the full support of your Almac mentor.
Almac offers Higher Level Apprenticeships in the following areas:
Applied Industrial Sciences (Chemical Sciences)
Develop your skills within Almac’s Analytical department and use a variety of analytical techniques to determine the purity, potency and shelf-life of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products.
You also have the option to continue your studies at Level 6 (B.Sc.) and Level 7 (M.Sc.) as a Higher Level Apprentice.
Find out moreApplied Industrial Sciences (Life Sciences)
Support sample management and biomarker discovery and development in Almac Diagnostic Services, where you will perform sample processing using a range of relevant laboratory techniques.
You also have the option to continue your studies at Level 6 (B.Sc.) and Level 7 (M.Sc.) as a Higher Level Apprentice.
Note: Applicants wishing to apply for a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Applied Industrial Sciences (Life Sciences) at Almac must have Biology at A-Level (or equivalent) in addition to Chemistry entry requirements.
Find out moreComputing
Join Almac’s Information Services department where you’ll be involved in the delivery of computing services to Almac staff by supporting service desk requests, infrastructure management and the development of software solutions for Almac projects.
Find out moreMechatronic Engineering
Experience working in Almac’s GMP* Manufacturing plant, using skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering to support the maintenance and calibration of equipment used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
*GMP = Good Manufacturing Practice
Find out moreAn opportunity to kick-start an exceptional career with us
An apprenticeship at Almac will allow you to maximise your career development potential and you will benefit from a structured programme of on-the-job training tailored to your needs. You will also have a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills on Almac’s ‘Achieving your Potential’ training programme to help you fulfil your potential and shine in your career.
You will earn a salary while you learn and therefore you won’t incur any fees or costs associated with studying a higher education course. Almac will reward you with benefits such as enhanced pension, health and wellbeing schemes and flexible working options.
'Achieving your Potential' Course Modules
- Developing Self-Awareness
- Accountability: An Almac Core Behaviour
- Managing Your Performance Success
- Managing Your Time
- Introduction to Customer Focus
- Effective Meetings
- Communicating with Confidence
What are the costs and eligibility?
Costs:
There are no costs incurred as Higher Level Apprenticeships are funded by the Department for the Economy.
Eligibility:
Residency conditions apply.
Candidates should not be currently on any other Government funded training courses.
Apprenticeship candidates with a HNC, Foundation Degree or Degree in a related discipline may not be eligible.
Further information regarding eligibility can be found here.
Admissions Criteria for entry to SRC can be found here.
The application process
Stage 1
Submit your application to SRC who will assess your application for eligibility and invite you to an information session.
Stage 2
In early July, SRC will forward applications to employers for shortlisting. Candidates will be invited by Almac for interview.
Stage 3
In August, upon success in the interview process and receipt of the required UCAS points, applicants will receive a firm offer from SRC and a contract of employment from Almac.
Choose your future career and apply!
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