Job Description
Chemistry Graduate Programme 2025
Based at our site in Ringaskiddy, Ireland, our Graduate Programme is a 23-month programme designed to develop, mentor and provide practical hands-on experience, aligned with our core values; Be Caring, Be Transparent, Be Willing and Be Reliable.
During the programme (beginning September 2025), those who are successful will receive comprehensive onboarding, training, development, and mentoring.
Located in the South West of Ireland, Sterling's facility in Ringaskiddy is 11 miles outside of Cork city. Cork city is home to a variety of riverside walks, quirky museums, contemporary art, historic buildings, and an 18th century food market.
Who Are We?
We are a fast-growing global pharmaceutical CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation), with over 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). We are a trusted partner to some of the world's most innovative biotechs and leading pharmaceutical companies, recognized for our expertise in complex and hazardous chemistry.
We employ more than 1300 talented people in the UK, US, and Europe who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients. We support our customers through the full product lifecycle from pre-clinical development to full-scale commercial manufacturing, and we are proud to have built a culture of excellence in science and unrivaled service.
What can you expect?
- Understanding of all aspects of a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
- Working in various departments with a rotation plan tailored to your skillset and development, including a rotation in an organic synthesis development laboratory.
- Structured mentoring and coaching.
- Become a role model for our Sterling values and behaviours from your first day.
- Expand your network through collaboration with local and global teams.
- Develop your communication skills.
- Opportunity for personal and professional development through challenging, hands-on work.
- Exposure to business-critical projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Regular touchpoints with the Site Leadership team.
- You must have attained (within two years of the start date of the programme) or be on course to attain a Level 7 degree or above in a Chemistry or related discipline, graduating in 2025.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
- Must be a team player.
- Curious mindset.
- Self-starter.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient with standard office software applications.
- Actively support the sports and social club and other committees.
- Eligible to work in Ireland (work permit or visa must be valid from September 2025 for the duration of the programme).
- Must align with our company values: Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable, and Be Caring.
Our collaborative and empowering culture sets us apart, built upon our core values: Be Transparent, Be Reliable, Be Willing, and Be Caring. We promote health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, support causes and charities important to our employees, and encourage community volunteering and team-building activities through our global social committees.
At Sterling, we promote mutual trust and respect, celebrating the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our workforce. This diversity fosters innovation and collaboration.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, and opportunities for training and career development.
Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.
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