Newbridge, Ireland
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In partnership with IBEC and Technology University Dublin (Institute of Technology Tallaght) Pfizer Newbridge is seeking candidates for a Laboratory Apprenticeship Programme. This is a 3-year program combining part time learning and work placement. The laboratory facility at Newbridge is a fully integrated Solid Oral Dose operation incorporating a wide range of test disciplines. The QC laboratories focus on the testing and release of life-changing medicines through the application of its expert team, innovative practices, and novel technologies. You will be joining the Quality team and reporting to the QC Manager and will be responsible for providing analytical support to the QC Laboratories. The programme is designed for those who wish to develop a career in the laboratory environment of the Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Drink, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, and Analytical Testing Laboratory sectors. Employment in these sectors is forecasted to grow significantly over the next 3-5 years making this an excellent time to get on-board. The new, industry-led Laboratory Apprenticeships were developed by BioPharmaChem Ireland, an IBEC business sector, along with a strong industry consortium and the Technology University Dublin (Institute of Technology Tallaght) as the lead provider and is suitable for a diverse laboratory environment, e.g. Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Drink, Medical Devices and Diagnostics and Analytical Testing Laboratory sectors. The laboratory apprenticeships are, “ earn while you learn ” degree programme that combines paid on the job training with academic study. The three-year programme is suitable for leaving certificate students, career changers, mature students, those with an equivalent qualification, who have an interest in pursuing a career in science or anyone looking to retrain or upskill in this sector. The laboratory apprenticeships lead to a Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor of Science Degree as a Laboratory Analyst. The laboratory apprenticeship programme has been developed to support a learning structure of three days in industry and two days in academia. This structure facilitates the continuous learning and hands on work experience undertaken by the apprentice who, with the support of leading professionals and regional Technology Universities, will learn the behaviours and skills - including but not limited to the analysis of samples, equipment preparation, pH checks, titrations, water testing, chromatography, and microbiological techniques - necessary for a successful career in a laboratory environment.
