Guerbet Hiring for QC Lab Apprentice Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

Laboratory Apprenticeship

Ordinary Bachelor of Science Degree – Laboratory Technician (2 year Level 6)

Programme starting in September 2022

Are you looking to kick start a career in science and get an education while gaining practical work experience?! Why not consider the Laboratory Apprenticeship Programme in Guerbet Ireland. Guerbet Ireland is well placed to facilitate, mentor and nurture new aspiring talent.

In partnership with Ibec and Technological University Dublin, Guerbet Ireland is seeking candidates for the Laboratory Apprenticeship Programme. This is a 2 year program combining on the job learning and off the job learning in our education providers TU Dublin, Tallaght.

WHO ARE WE ?

At Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better. This is Our Purpose.
We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions, for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a pioneer in the field of contrast products since the last 95 years ,we continuously innovate. We dedicate 10% of our revenue to Research & Development such as to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and quality of life of patients.

Achieve, Cooperate, Care and Innovate are the values that we share and practice on a daily basis.
Working at Guerbet is not only being part of a multicultural team of 2,600 people across more than 20 countries, but, it is above all about playing a unique role in the future of medical imaging.

During the term, the apprentice would work 3 days per week in our high-tech Laboratory, learning on-the-job, while spending 2 contact days per week with our education partner, Technological University Dublin – Tallaght campus.

The “blended” learning approach is highly effective for all learning styles and preferences.

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 marking this an excellent time to get on-board.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

• Get a national qualification while working
• Gain excellent industry experience and mentoring
• Gain excellent career prospects
• Work in a friendly, professional environment

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

For entry into year 1 of the Level 6 Programme applicants must have the following:

• Pass (Grade O6 or better) in five leaving certificate subjects one of which must be maths and one science related subject
• 250 CAO points

or

• Candidates with a Level 6 in a related discipline
• Current employee with relevant experience and qualifications
• Mature student

Before enrolment on the apprenticeship programme the apprentice will attend an industry interview and will be approved and registered by SOLAS – these elements will be facilitated by the company and Project Manager.

Ab initio entrants will be considered based on the IOT’s and ETB’s Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) policies.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The new, industry-led Laboratory Apprenticeships were developed by BioPharmaChem Ireland, an Ibec business sector, along with a strong industry consortium and the Institute of Technology Tallaght as the lead provider and is suitable for a diverse laboratory environment, for example: Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Drink, Medical Devices and Diagnostics and Analytical Testing Laboratory sectors.

The laboratory apprenticeships are higher certificate and degree programmes that combine paid on the job training with academic study.

These programmes are 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 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 Institutes of Technology, 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.