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Organon are recruiting for a student to join us by the beginning of August 2024 for 12 months for a student placement to join our world class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland.
What you'll do
Working as an integrated member of the laboratory team, you will be responsible for
- Preparation and Analysis of laboratory samples using a wide range of analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, Diode Array, Dissolution, UV, Karl Fisher moisture analysis etc.)
- Implement Laboratory improvement projects or tasks as advised by Laboratory Coaches to realise improvements in Safety, Quality, Supply or Cost.
- Work with our team on investigations and follow up issues arising from laboratory atypical deviations, establishing assignable causes for events and proposing appropriate actions to prevent recurrence and improve processes.
- Ensure compliance with our Company’s Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
- Develop and produce new SOPs / Job Instructions etc. to maintain and further encourage standard practices and compliance status of the laboratories.
Education & Skills
- Studying a degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry) or equivalent qualification.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to build relationships and trust at all levels and with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent problem solving and innovating skills with academic curiosity
- Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency and accountability
- Team player, learning from and helping others overcome obstacles.
- Display excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver to deadlines.
Benefits
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Handover period with the current placement student
Application Process
- Stage 1 – Submission of CV and Cover Letter (by 3 December 2023)
- Candidates will be required to submit their CV and cover letter.
- Stage 2 – Initial Informal Discussion (between 4 and 15 December)
- Candidates will be selected and invited to take part in an initial informal discussion about the role, as well as an opportunity for you to find out about the company.
- Stage 3 – Assessment Centre + Final Interview (19 December)
- Those candidates successful at stage 2 will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre, located on site at Cramlington. Candidates will spend a day at the facility, getting a feel for Organon as well as taking part in several activities including a site tour and a final interview.
