Quality Control Graduate

• Location: Waterford, Ireland
• Start Date: 1 September 2027
• Duration: 23 months | Two 8-month rotations, and 7-month
• Working Model: Fully on-site
• Working Hours: Full-time
• Salary: €41,600 gross per annum
• Assessment Centre: January 2027 | In person, Waterford

Ready to turn your academic knowledge into real-world experience?

Join Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, through our 23-month Graduate Programme in Waterford. Explore three different functions, gain hands-on industry experience and develop the skills to shape your future career.

As a Quality Graduate, you'll explore how quality is maintained, improved and managed across pharmaceutical operations. From quality control and continuous improvement to quality management systems, you'll gain practical experience, contribute to meaningful projects and build a strong foundation for a career in pharmaceutical quality.

Why explore just one area when you could experience three?

Our structured Graduate Programme takes you through three rotations (two 8-month rotations, and 7-month), providing exposure to different functions, meaningful projects and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.

Start your journey in the Quality Control Chemistry, where you'll discover how quality control processes, laboratory operations and compliance activities support pharmaceutical quality standards.

• Support ongoing quality control compliance activities and learn about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Contribute to digital transformation projects within Quality Control.
• Develop an understanding of analytical methods, specifications and quality control processes.
• Gain exposure to the management of quality control laboratory equipment.

Explore stability, compliance and QC systems developing analytical and problem-solving skills while contributing to cross-functional initiatives.

• Contribute to stability and compliance programmes
• Support quality projects, working towards agreed timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Develop data analysis skills and participate in cross-functional quality projects.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality management systems.
• Assist with document control and change management processes.

Complete your journey in the Quality Control  Micro, where you'll discover how quality control processes, laboratory operations and compliance activities support pharmaceutical quality standards from the microbiology perspective.

• Support ongoing quality control compliance activities and learn about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Contribute to digital transformation projects within Quality Control.
• Develop an understanding of aseptic practices, microbial analytical methods, and manufacturing processes.

Throughout the programme, you'll build practical knowledge and transferable skills to support your future career in pharmaceutical quality management or technical analytical expertise.

You'll have opportunities to develop:

• Quality management: Understand the principles and processes that support pharmaceutical quality standards.
• Analytical expertise: Understand the principals of chemical and microbial process.
• Regulatory compliance: Develop an understanding of regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Continuous improvement: Explore techniques for analysing processes, identifying opportunities and supporting improvements.

Your development is at the heart of our programme. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Three diverse rotations: Explore different functions and build a broader understanding of the business.
• Dedicated cross-functional mentor: Receive guidance from an assigned mentor, with monthly check-ins throughout the programme.
• A buddy in every rotation: Get practical, day-to-day support as you settle into each new team.
• Hands-on training: Learn directly from experienced colleagues and develop skills through practical experience and training opportunities.

We're looking for curious, motivated graduates who are eager to learn, collaborate and explore new opportunities.

• Have graduated within the past two years or be due to graduate before 1 September 2027.
• Hold a minimum 2.1 primary degree or a Master's degree in Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related science discipline).
• Have full, unrestricted right to work in Ireland.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in quality processes and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with a track record of high performance and a determination to succeed.
• A passion for healthcare and a commitment to values aligned with Sanofi's.

Previous experience through internships, placements or relevant work is an advantage, but not essential.

Quality Control (QC) is responsible for sample receipt, testing intermediate production samples, final product samples, and environmental samples to demonstrate that all products meet the standard requirements for CGMP operations. Additional functions include raw material testing, stability testing, assay transfers, and qualification of instrumentation.

The Quality Control Operations group supports Laboratory Investigations, Deviation Investigations, CAPA support, Training, and Change Controls. Quality Control Validation Support consists of the Method Validation Group and the Equipment Qualification Group. Quality Control is also responsible for assisting in site-wide studies and projects.

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world.

Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

We want you to know what to expect at every step:

• Apply & complete a short survey: After applying, you'll receive a mandatory screening survey.
• On-demand video interview: Selected candidates can record their responses at a convenient time within the given deadline.
• Short connect call: An informal conversation with our recruitment team to discuss your application and confirm a few details.
• In-person assessment centre: Final assessments are planned for January 2027 at our Waterford site.

Candidates will be assessed at each stage, with progression to the next step depending on the outcome. Further details will be shared with those progressing.

You don't need to have your whole career figured out. If you're curious, eager to learn and excited to explore what the pharmaceutical industry has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey with Sanofi!

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