Intern QC Chemistry

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! JOB DESCRIPTION Business Job Title: QC Intern (Chemistry) Job Profile Title: (Internal title) QC InternDirect Report To: QC Section Head Group/ Division: PSG Career Band: 02 Career Track: Associate Position Location: Swindon 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/) Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.