Intern QC Chemistry
Thermofisher Scientific
Intern QC Chemistry
Salary Not Specified
Thermofisher Scientific, Swindon
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Graduate programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 0f9322444760407f84025e259c6375a5
Full Job Description
Are you ready to take the first step in your career within Quality Control? We have an exciting opening for a QC Intern in Swindon. Working within the QC team, there is a real opportunity to make a difference. With plenty of support for training, coaching and development, this could be an ideal role for an intern who wants to gain skills and experience and work within a positive and dynamic team!, POSITION SUMMARY: This role is responsible for the performing routine laboratory procedures and pharmaceutical analysis in support for the QC Chemistry Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - To perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products under cGMP conditions.
- To manage consumable, reagent and chemical reference standard stock control within the department.
- To perform routine equipment checks of laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters etc)
- To prepare, complete and archive technical documentation including but not limited to analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations and reports.
- To perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment.
- To perform washing of laboratory glassware
- To coordinate laboratory waste disposal streams
- To prepare laboratory bench reagents and solutions to be used in analysis
- To maintain own training records and support and train other team members as required.
- To participate in continuous improvement activities and look for further opportunities to progress the team/department.
- To communicate effectively with others on site and internationally, and to participate with them in problem solving activities.
- Ensure cGMP is applied in their area of work and comply with cGMP in all areas of the business.
- To work with HSE, cGMP and 5S in mind at all times.
- To carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: - Working towards a degree in Chemistry or strongly related scientific discipline - Theoretical and practical experience of analytical techniques and laboratory equipment
- Effective communication skills at all internal and external levels.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills
Our 130,000 global colleagues deliver an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD! For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com (https://www.thermofisher.com/)