Quality Control Laboratory Intern

Sanofi; Waterford; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford, Ireland, invites university students to join as a QC Laboratory Intern for a 6–8 month on-site placement. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a Quality Control lab, supporting daily testing activities and ensuring materials meet quality standards under guidance from mentors.

You will work in either the Device Lab or Incoming Lab, developing practical laboratory skills in a regulated pharmaceutical environment and contributing to product quality that benefits patients.

Qualifications

• Currently studying toward a science-related university qualification.
• Interest in developing practical laboratory skills.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, safety and quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with capacity to work independently.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory activities, including sample preparation, testing and analysis under guidance.
• Assist with sample receipt, handling and documentation following procedures.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in line with GLP/GMP guidelines.
• Support equipment checks and calibration to keep instruments ready for use.
• Record test results accurately and maintain lab documentation and systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments, reporting issues as needed.
• Contribute ideas to improve lab processes, efficiency, and safety.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Science-related degree (student)

Tools

Lab instruments

Power BI familiarity

GMP familiarity

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. #LI-EUR #LI-Onsite

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. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! We are an R&D driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.