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These are 12-month internship opportunities starting in September 2025.  They are fully site-based roles requiring 5 days per week in Pirbright. 

The role

  • Conduct investigations into issues that arise within Production and assess how these might affect the compliance of manufacturing.
  •  Learn how to drive and maintain the adherence to Production compliance by supporting investigation and write up of Quality records.
  • With the Compliance team, Provide compliance support to production areas.
  • Assist with writing and review of process documents.
  • Collaborate with the Quality department to support audits / inspections and collate and provide information as required.
  • Gain an understanding of Production process by embedding within the departments.
  • Obtain and maintain aseptic gowning qualified status to ensure access to all Production areas.

Requirements

  • Applicants will be studying for a BSc Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Biological Sciences degree.
  • 3 A levels at grade BBC (minimum) with at least one grade coming from a scientific subject.
  • Applicants must have the ability for independent travel to work and other sites.
  • Applicants must be able to comply with bio-safety regulations that apply to working in a SAPO4 facility.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously to drive completion of actions as well as within a team environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment.
  • First class organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise. 
  • Able to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule.

Why us?

  • Through this placement you will gain the following benefits.
  • Broad spectrum of processes required for pharmaceutical / scientific manufacturing.
  • Deep understanding of the compliance requirements in manufacturing.
  • On the job exposure to Quality systems and their importance.
  • Working within a matrix organisation.
  • Opportunity to influence the continuous improvement of the site.
  • The ability to investigate, write up and close compliance records.
  • How to respond to complex problems.
  • How to manage conflicting priorities.