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Apprenticeship - Microbiology

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  • County Antrim, United Kingdom
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Job Title

Microbiology Apprenticeship – Sanofi Waterford

About the Opportunity

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 new Microbiology apprenticeship programme with the Microbiology 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 contact days per week with our education partner, Waterford Institute of Technology.

The microbiology department are responsible for all microbiology related activities and testing to support product release from the Waterford site.

About Sanofi Business Unit

The multiple national award-winning Sanofi Waterford biopharmaceutical and medical device campus is located in Waterford on Ireland’s southeast coast. Established in 2001 and now with more than 700 employees, the site has seen more than €600m invested in state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. Diversification continues to bring new products to Waterford and the expanded site portfolio continues to create new opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion the apprentice will be able to:

Knowledge:

·  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.

Technical 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 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.

Soft skills:

·  Communicate effectively using a full range of skills: speaking; listening; writing; body language; presentation.
·  Ability in participate in company Audits.
·  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

For entry into year 1 of the programme applicants must have the following:

·  Pass (Grade 06 or better) in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects one of which must be maths and one which must be science related.
·  250 CAO points.

Or

·  Level 6 Qualification in a related discipline.
·  Current employee with relevant experience and qualifications.

Before enrolment on the programme the apprentice must have:

·  An industry interview.
·  SOLAS apprentice approval.

The Apprenticeship programme will operate under the IOT’s & ETB’s RPL policies which allows for the recognition of Prior Learning, both formal and informal/experiential learning. Informal and experiential learning includes non-accredited personal and professional education; work based training and relevant life/work experiences.

What Sanofi can offer you

·  A role where you are instrumental to creating best practice and as the organisation grows, you can too.
·  We offer a generous package including flexible benefits, and are committed to helping you have a healthy work-life  balance throughout your career with us.
·  Leadership opportunity.
·  A newly refurbished gym is available onsite.
·  You will be based in our Waterford site which is accessible from M9.
·  Parking available onsite.
·  This is a full time role and we support flexible working.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and is embedded in our Core Values. We respect the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences.  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 employees, patients and customers.

About Sanofi

Empower Life Everyday

At Sanofi we work across human health from vaccines to rare diseases, and consumer healthcare. This creates opportunities to work across different areas to build a diverse and exciting career. Sanofi has the capabilities and resources to support your aspirations to fulfill your ambitions and be the best you can be.

Our purpose at Sanofi is to work passionately every day to understand and solve healthcare needs of people across the world. Our ambition is by 2025, to be a top 3 innovative, global and diversified human healthcare company. One that embraces transformative technologies and is focused on its area of excellence, which means we’re not there to try to solve everybody’s problems. We want to focus on those areas where we know we are making a difference.

The values we are live by are teamwork, courage, respect and integrity.

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.

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