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Life Sciences Work Placement

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University of Stirling
University of Stirling
Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Clare Bird
Lecturer
(1)
2
Timeline
  • September 29, 2021
    Experience start
  • October 1, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • November 27, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Food & beverage, Agriculture, Science, Environment, Energy, Hospital, health, wellness & medical
Categories
Product or service launch Education
Skills
laboratory skills data collection data analysis research scientific literature review
Learner goals and capabilities

Hosting a placement will help develop the skills of future employees and help provide skilled graduates for the life sciences industry. Typically, companies benefit directly from hosting a placement through undertaking a small project while students are often motivated team members, providing opportunities for early career stage employees to have a management, mentoring or leadership opportunity. Many companies also offer the students summer and part-time jobs while they continue their studies and this is of great mutual benefit.

Hosting a placement allows companies to enhance their links with the University e.g. through provision of guest lectures, use of research facilities, commercial laboratories or through research and development.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
6 learners
Project
175 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables

To be decided between the educator and interested employers

Project timeline
  • September 29, 2021
    Experience start
  • October 1, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • November 27, 2021
    Experience end
Project Examples

Ideally, the student should undertake a mini-project or job role within a life science, food and drink or biotechnology company which will allow them to showcase and apply their skills and continue their learning. This year, due to Covid19, we are looking for virtual placements.

The following list indicates the subject areas suitable for placements:

Microbiology, Virology, Cell Biology including plant and animal cell culture, Immunology, Haematology, Applied Genetics and Molecular Biology, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation Techniques, Applied Biochemistry including Biochemical Techniques, Proteomics, food and feed analysis, Fermentation Technology, Enzyme Applications, Medical Diagnostic Techniques, Application of Health and Safety Systems, Application of Quality Systems e.g. GLP, cGMP and HACCP, Application of Statistics and Environmental Science. Clearly the placements could cover 2 to 3 subject areas e.g. microbiology and GLP etc.

This list is an indication of areas, and there may be other suitable biological science areas.

Here’s what our talented students can do for you as a virtual project:

  • Research – experiential design; scientific literature searches
  • Data collection, analysis and visualization
  • Gap analyses to identify possible new clients using internet resources and databases
  • Database production to provide reference point for necessary documentation or other resources.


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick online chat with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.

Companies are asked to participate in the Application Process and provide appropriate training in health and safety and good laboratory practices where appropriate