Microbiology Apprentice
Sanofi
- Waterford
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Waterford
- Job type: Apprentice
- Have in dept knowledge of microbiology testing requirements and transfer of microbiology test methods to support new production introduction.
- Understand the process of generating and reviewing technical documentation and procedures.
- Understanding the principles of cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) which are in operations in Biopharmachem and Food Industries.
- Understanding the Quality Systems that are in place and their importance to such industries.
- Understanding change control systems.
- Understanding Safe Laboratory and Work Practices/Methods.
- Knowledge of the analytical lifecycle management.
- Understand the Audits processes eg 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.
- Knowledge the reporting processes any current deficiencies in GLP/GMP.
- 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 microbiology techniques.
- Ability to handle all laboratory and production materials and other materials according to safety instructions and 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