About this role
About Waterford
For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 work together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognised through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
About the job
Are you looking to kick start a career in science working for a world leader in the Biopharmaceutical Industry, and get an opportunity to progress your education while getting paid?
Why not consider the QC Laboratory Apprenticeship programme with the Quality Control team in Sanofi, Waterford?
The programme is designed for those who wish to develop a career in a laboratory environment where employment is set to grow significantly over the next 3-5 years.
Sanofi Waterford is ideally placed to facilitate, mentor and nurture new talent. During term time you would work 3 days per week in our laboratory learning on the job while spending 2 days per week with our education partner, SETU.
Our Team:
The QC Chemistry Department are responsible for analysing raw material, in-process, finished product and stability samples to support product release and stability from the Waterford site.
About growing with us
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion the apprentice will be able to:
Knowledge:
Understanding the principles of cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) which are in operations in Biopharmachem
Understanding the Quality Systems that are in place and their importance
Understanding change control systems
Understanding Safe Laboratory and Work Practices/Methods
Knowledge of the analytical lifecycle management
Understand the Audits processes E.g., housekeeping, Internal Supplier, Regulatory and Customer audits
Knowledge of the variety of testing involved in raw material, in-process, finished product and stability samples and how to conduct same in accordance to predetermined specifications
Understanding the importance of recording results in a timely and accurate fashion
Knowledge of maintaining PPE and the process of reporting defects
Understanding the correct labelling of laboratory reagents and samples
Knowledge “out of specification” investigations and “Lab Investigations Reports” process
Knowledge of the purchase systems of QC consumables and liaising with approved suppliers
Understanding the various steps in the production process – upstream and downstream
Knowledge of calibration of laboratory equipment as required
Skills:
Operating company equipment and instruments effectively and according to standard operating procedures
Ability to work in a safe manner within a laboratory and work setting
Ability to perform a wide range of chemistry techniques to include but not limited to the use of Pipettes, Auto-Titrations, Ph, weighing, diluting to volume, Volumetric calculations, Karl Fischer, Thin Layer Chromatography and physical testing, HPLC
Ability to handle all laboratory and production materials and other materials according to safety instructions and analytical methods so as not to endanger him/herself, others or the environment
Soft skills:
Communicate effectively using a full range of skills: speaking; listening; writing; body language; presentation
Work and interact effectively within a team
Work independently and take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks
Understand impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality
Time management and ability to complete work to schedule
Ability to handle change and respond to change management processes
About you
Entry requirements:
Pass (minimum Grade 06) in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects one of which must be maths and a science subject
250 CAO points
Or
Level 6 Qualification in a related discipline
Or
Mature student
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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About Sanofi
Global pharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines. Headquartered in Paris, France.
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