Start and grow your career
We offer internships, Co-Ops and placements in Cambridge, Boston, Branford and Eugene. You will be part of the team from day one, gaining an insight into our business and working on real business challenges. All our internship positions will be advertised on our job boards where you can apply direct. We only offer paid internship positions.
If you don't see what you are looking for join our talent community and be the first to know when something that matches your interest comes up.
If you don't see what you are looking for join our talent community and be the first to know when something that matches your interest comes up.
We collaborate with the best
We collaborate with the best
We have partnerships with top universities and colleges across the globe for our CO-OPs, internship and placements.
CO-OPs
Shanghai Jiaotong University
Get excited about STEM careers
Get excited about STEM careers
School and student experiences
Age 5 - 16 years (UK)
We want to inspire and excite young people in STEM subjects. In collaboration with our partners, Cambridge Launchpad and Form the Future, we go into schools in the Cambridgeshire area to offer hands on activities, games and lesson support materials.
Age 16 years plus
We promote and encourage young people into STEM careers. We offer career talks, employability activities, career support and mentoring through our partners such as In2Science, JA China, Form the Future & the Social Mobility Foundation.
Work Experience
We want to inspire the next generation and promote access to STEM careers. We offer work experience virtual & live, organised by our partners, In2Science and Form the Future.
All applications for work experiences will be through our partners.
All applications for work experiences will be through our partners.
Apprenticeships (UK)
We have a successful and growing apprenticeship program in the UK across all business areas, including higher level degree apprenticeships, based at our headquarters in Cambridge.
Available apprenticeships are listed on our job boards.
Available apprenticeships are listed on our job boards.
Hear from our apprentices and interns
With a background in archaeology, I found it difficult to show potential employers that I was suited to working in other fields. I applied for the Kickstart HR & Recruitment Administrator role but didn't expect to hear back, much less secure an interview and then get the job!
I quickly fell in love with abcam's philosophy and approach, as well as the people I was working alongside. Fast-forward a few weeks and I was offered a permanent position within the HR team.
I quickly fell in love with abcam's philosophy and approach, as well as the people I was working alongside. Fast-forward a few weeks and I was offered a permanent position within the HR team.
Matthew Budd
Kickstart UK and now working in HR Shared Service
I joined abcam as a customer service specialist but I've always wanted to work in marketing. I started volunteering for internal marketing projects, which resulted in me being well positioned when a marketing automation specialist role came up. My job involves creating, maintaining and improving email marketing campaigns, which I enjoy doing as it involves a lot of data analysis and creativity.
Alongside my new role I was able to do a Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship. I was overwhelmed to have achieved a distinction in the course and I am now busy putting all the things I've learned so far into practice.
Alongside my new role I was able to do a Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship. I was overwhelmed to have achieved a distinction in the course and I am now busy putting all the things I've learned so far into practice.
Connor Banks
Marketing Automation Specialist & successful Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprentice
For the first 18 months of my career at abcam I worked as a receptionist. I was keen to learn and progress and when I saw the Environment, Health & Safety apprenticeship role come up I was quick to apply. I had just started my apprenticeship course when COVID-19 struck. As you can imagine our team was at the forefront of the changes we had to implement to keep everyone safe and well.
My team were and are amazing and I've had access to so many opportunities to put theory into practice. I've had fantastic mentoring and feel completely supported in my learning journey.
My team were and are amazing and I've had access to so many opportunities to put theory into practice. I've had fantastic mentoring and feel completely supported in my learning journey.
Donna Omar
Environment, Health & Safety apprentice
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