QC Chemistry Intern

• Location: Waterford, Ireland
• Duration: 8 months

Closing date for applications: 10th October 2024

Start date for the internship: January/February 2025

Please note this is a paid internship

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

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. As QC Chemistry Intern, you'll spend your time gaining valuable skills and experience. It's a fantastic opportunity to see next-generation technology up close while working alongside some of the best in the industry.

You will contribute to the continued success of our QC department by providing QC support services while performing a key role in the maintenance of a safe, efficient and functional Laboratory, in accordance with cGLP and cGMP.

Engage with our Continuous Improvement programme to share your ideas and experience to further optimise our laboratory function.

Comply with all regulatory and safety guidelines to protect yourself, your colleagues and our patients.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide QC services, oversight and support to site.
• Perform all activities to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) requirements.
• Perform sampling and testing activities within the QC laboratory and manufacturing areas.
• Perform equipment calibrations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects as required regarding safety, lean and GPTW.
• Use of LIMS system.
• Document updates in compliance with cGMP.
• Sample receipt and reconciliation.
• Effective interaction with other departments on matters related to QC.
• Complete investigations on a timely basis.
• Update the QC Team Leader on potential problems and highlight improvements where possible by use of the normal communication means.
• Ensure all quality documentation and records are complete and current.

About you

• Education: 2nd or 3rd year student working towards a degree in Science or relevant discipline.
• Soft and technical skills:
  • Good communication and an effective facilitator.
  • Shows flexibility, drive and innovation.
  • Can collaborate effectively with others.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career.
• Our Waterford site is easily accessible from the M9 and offers excellent facilities including a subsidized restaurant and newly refurbished gym.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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