Location: Office based, Leeds

Duration: Full-time, 12-months

Start Date: July 2027

KICKSTART YOUR CAREER IN LIFE SCIENCES

Fortrea’s 2027 industrial placement offers students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in life sciences the hands-on experience needed to confidently launch a successful career in the fields ofLife Sciences,Healthcare, andClinical Research. You'll gain real-world insights into the cutting-edge knowledge and processes driving modern Drug Development to bring new medicines to life.

At Fortrea, we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation. Our Early Careers program is more than a year in industry placement: it’s a launchpad for your future.

WHAT YOU´LL DO

During your 12-month placement, you’ll work within ourClinical Operations Team as part of a structuredrotation acrosstwo areas. This gives you a comprehensive understanding of how life-saving medicines begin their journey:

• Clinical Operations: After comprehensive training and working alongside the clinical operations team, you´ll work directly with patients and healthy volunteers. You’ll assist with tasks such as taking blood samples, monitoring vital signs, performing ECGs and other study assessments.

• Screening – Learn how volunteers are assessed and approved for participation in Phase I clinical trials. You will receive full training to conduct screening interviews and completing assessments.

WHY CHOOSE A PLACEMENT WITH FORTREA?

You’ll gain more than just work experience. You’ll receive a wealth of knowledge, mentorship, and career guidance. Our internship is designed to develop your skills, broaden your understanding of clinical research, and prepare you for the next steps in your career.

Program Highlights:

• Mentorship: A dedicated mentors to guide your journey.
  
  
• Learning Workshops: Access to training sessions and leadership talks.
  
  
• Networking: Join Employee Resource Groups, panel discussions, and informal group ‘coffee chats’.
  
  
• Real-World Experience: Contribute to ongoing studies and develop professional skills that matter.

WHO WE´RE LOOKING FOR

• You must be acurrent university student, working towards aBachelor’sdegree in Lifeor Health Sciences

• You should have started your degree in2025 and be in your second year of study in 2026-2027, planning a 12-month placement between your second and final year

• Experience managing multiple projects in an academic or professional setting is an advantage

• Strong planning, multi-tasking and prioritization skills

• Ability to work to deadlines and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment

• ConfidentMS Office (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook) skills

• Clear teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills

WHY THIS PLACEMENT MATTERS

Joining Fortrea’s University Placement Program is a unique opportunity to gain practical skills, learn how global clinical research works, and build a professional network that will support your future career. You’ll be part of a team improving healthcare for patients worldwide.

APPLY TODAY

Your journey to pioneering tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs starts here.

Take the next step in your life science career. Apply now to join Fortrea´s 2027 University Industrial Placement Program and start building your future with us.

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