Quality Control – Microbiology Intern

Job Description

Our company will start your journey on a career path within the pharmaceutical industry. Not only will you learn both technical and professional but work on projects that will contribute towards enhancing and enhancing people’s lives across the world.

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. 

So, what will you be responsible for?

Bringing energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

• Operate as part of the QC team performing the allocated laboratory-based duties.
• Participate in QC daily meetings and ensure effective communication of laboratory task progress.
• Ensure that all Quality Systems within the department are always adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions, including maintenance of accurate records.
• Participate in problem solving to get to root cause of issues.
• Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness.
• Assist analysts with tasks such as gathering materials, labeling, preparing solutions, disposing of solutions, etc.
• Wash and dry glassware and distributes to appropriate locations in the laboratories.
• Maintain glass washing areas, keeping them clean and organized.
• Remove pharmaceutical waste from the laboratories.
• Ensures lab stations are clean, organized and properly stocked with supplies.
• Collaborating with others by sharing your skill set and expertise.

This internship will be completed fully on site (Biotech Dublin)

The ideal person will have:

• Working towards a science qualification or relevant discipline

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Database Management, Data Entry, Office Applications, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Workload Prioritization

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2025

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