Job Description

Our Quality Control Internship 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 will be responsible for?

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

• Participate in writing/revising/rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials and maintenance procedures for various Quality systems; ensure all work is carried out in line with same.
• Operate as part of the QC team performing the allocated testing/inspection and laboratory based duties.
• Where applicable, review, approve and trend test results.
• Participate in QC daily meetings and ensure effective communication of testing progress, deviations etc.
• Ensure that all Quality Systems within the department are adhered to on a daily basis.
• Complete all documentation in compliance with GMP and GxP standards.
• Participate in the laboratory aspects of deviation investigations.
• Problem solving to get to root cause of issues.
• Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness.
• Collaborating with others by sharing your skill-set and expertise
• Drive continuous improvement, perform root cause analysis on system failures e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's etc,
• Drive 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.

This internship will be completed fully on site in Carlow

The ideal person will have:

• Working towards a Science qualification or relevant discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related computer applications.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and external customers in a team-oriented manner.

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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:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Audit Management, Clinical Research, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Deviation Investigations, Document Management, Global Team Collaboration, GMP Compliance, Health Economics, Ishikawa Diagrams, Management Process, Microsoft Office, Office Applications, Pharmaceutical Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Quality Operations, Regulatory Compliance {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2025

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