Laboratory Apprenticeships

Sanofi is now welcoming applications for their 2023 Lab Analyst Apprenticeships Programme in their Quality Control and Analytical Science departments.

These programmes provide an alternative pathway to gaining a degree qualification and a route into the biopharmaceutical industry.

Here are the details -

Analytical Science Laboratory Apprenticeship

Location: Waterford

Job type: Apprentice

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 Analytical Science Laboratory Apprenticeship programme with the Analytica Science 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 will 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:

MSAT-Analytical Sciences and Technology are responsible for the analytical transfer, validation and remediation of methods to enable the Waterford site to bring in new products, while also providing analytical expertise to other sites within the network. The department is the first to source and implement new analytical technologies for the site.

Application deadline: 30th June 2023

Interviews held: July 2023

Programme start date: 1st September 2023

About growing with us

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, the apprentice will be able to:

Knowledge:

• Have in-depth knowledge of analytical method validation and transfer 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
• 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
• 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 two 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, disability, or gender identity.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

Find the application details here.

Location: Waterford
Job type: Apprentice

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.

Application deadline: 30th June 2023

Interviews held: July 2023

Programme start date: 1st September 2023

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, disability, or gender identity.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

Find the application details here.