QC Laboratory Apprentice
Sanofi
- Waterford
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Waterford
- Job type: Apprentice
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Pass (minimum Grade 06) in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects one of which must be maths and a science subject
- 250 CAO points
- Level 6 Qualification in a related discipline
- Mature student