Quality Control Laboratory Intern

Sanofi; France; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford is offering a QC Laboratory Intern position for science-focused students. You will support daily testing activities, assist with sample handling, and help maintain GMP‑compliant lab environments in an on-site setting.

The role is ideal for a student in a science degree (2nd/3rd year) seeking practical experience, hands-on training, and exposure to GLP/GMP environments while collaborating with experienced colleagues and mentors.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a science-related degree, ideally 2nd or 3rd year.
• Basic laboratory practices understanding and eagerness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, safety and quality.
• Good communication and teamwork; able to work independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support daily lab activities including sample prep and testing.
• Assist with sample receipt, handling and documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, GMP‑compliant lab environment.
• Support equipment checks and calibration.
• Record test results and maintain lab documentation.
• Communicate results and escalate concerns as needed.
• Suggest ideas to improve lab processes and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive learning

Microsoft Office

Education

Science-related degree (2nd/3rd year)

Tools

Power BI

Laboratory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Waterford, Ireland
Start date: 4 January 2027
Duration: 6-8 months
Work Model: On-site

About the job

As a QC Laboratory Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in a Quality Control laboratory, supporting daily testing activities and helping ensure that materials and products meet quality standards.

You will join either our Device Lab or Incoming Lab, working alongside experienced colleagues and receiving guidance from a dedicated laboratory trainer. This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills, gain practical experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment and contribute to the quality of products that make a difference to patients.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you'll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life - all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

About Sanofi

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.

Main responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory activities, including sample preparation, testing and analysis under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Assist with sample receipt, handling and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and organised laboratory environment, following Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
• Support equipment checks and calibration activities to ensure laboratory equipment is ready for use.
• Accurately record test results, maintain laboratory documentation and use relevant laboratory systems.
• Work closely with laboratory colleagues and other departments, communicating results, reporting issues and escalating concerns when needed.
• Contribute ideas to improve laboratory processes, efficiency and safety.

About you

To excel in this role you will need to have:

• Be currently studying towards a university qualification in a science-related discipline, preferably in your second or third year.
• Have a basic understanding of laboratory practices and an interest in developing practical laboratory skills.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, safety and quality.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently when required.
• Show initiative, a willingness to learn and a proactive approach to identifying and raising potential issues.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

It would be an advantage if you also have

• Previous hands‑on laboratory experience or familiarity with GMP practices.
• Experience using laboratory systems or other digital tools such as Power BI.
• Previous industry experience is not required, as training and support will be provided throughout your internship.

Why choose us?

Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.

Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.

Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.

Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.

Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.

Launch your career with a company that invests in you - and empowers you to reimagine what's possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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