Graduate Opportunities in Life Sciences & Chemicals
You've done the hard academic work and now you need a specialist recruiter who knows the life sciences and chemicals market, speaks to the right employers and gets your CV in front of the right people.
SRG connects recent graduates with leading employers across the UK in various sectors like Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech, Chemicals, Clinical Research, FMCG and Commercials. Whether you're exploring life science graduate schemes or ready to apply, then register your CV today and let our consultants do the heavy lifting.
Graduate Support
Why Graduates Choose SRG
Starting your career through life science graduate programmes or technical roles in Chemicals, MedTech or FMCG can feel overwhelming. SRG helps graduates navigate the market with specialist guidance, targeted opportunities and support tailored to scientific and technical careers.
Graduate CV Support - Get your CV reviewed and positioned to meet the expectations of scientific employers.
Industry Role Mapping - Explore which sectors align with your degree, lab experience and career goals.
Active Employer Access - Connect directly with employers across life sciences and chemicals actively hiring graduates.
Interview Preparation - Prepare with real insight into what hiring managers in your target sector look for.
Career Path Guidance - Understand the routes available to you across pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals and beyond.
Market Intelligence - Stay informed on graduate hiring trends, emerging skills and salary benchmarks by sector.
Salary & Progression Advice - Know your worth and understand what career progression looks like from day one.
Targeted Role Matching - Be matched to roles that fit your background and not just any opening that's available.
End-to-End Hiring Support - Stay supported by application through offer, negotiation and onboarding.
Long-Term Recruiter Relationship - Build a connection with a specialist who understands scientific careers and stays in your corner.
How It Works
Your Journey With SRG
From the moment you upload your CV to the day you start your new role, here's what to expect.
Register Your CV
Upload your CV through our graduate registration form. Our team will review your background, subject area and career interests, and match you with the most relevant consultant and live roles from day one.
Meet Your Consultant
A specialist scientific recruiter will reach out to introduce themselves, understand your goals and talk through your degree, any lab or placement experience, and the direction you want to take your career.
Role Matching & Interview Prep
We'll present suitable graduate opportunities, help you tailor your application for each employer and prepare you thoroughly for every stage of the interview process, including what specific hiring managers are looking for.
Offer, Negotiation & Onboarding
Once you receive an offer, we'll support you through the negotiation stage and stay in touch once you've started because a successful placement matters to us long after day one.
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Find the Right Scientific Career Path for You
SRG supports graduates and early-career candidates across a wide range of scientific and technical sectors, helping you understand where your degree, lab experience and transferable skills could take you next.
Whether your degree is in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical science or a related discipline, our specialist consultants can help you explore the sectors most aligned to your background and long-term career goals.
Use the sector breakdowns to get a clearer view of the types of employers, roles and pathways available across biotechnology, chemicals, CTO, FMCG, pharmaceuticals and MedTech.
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Ready to Explore Graduate Opportunities?
If you're a final-year student, recent graduate or early-career scientist ready to move into life sciences, pharma, chemicals or FMCG upload your CV below. One of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss the next step.