Are you ready to take the first step in your career within Quality Control? We have an exciting opening for a QC Intern in Swindon. Working within the QC team, there is a real opportunity to make a difference. With plenty of support for training, coaching and development, this could be an ideal role for an intern who wants to gain skills and experience and work within a positive and dynamic team! JOB DESCRIPTION Business Job Title: QC Intern (Chemistry) Job Profile Title: (Internal title) QC Intern Direct Report To: QC Section Head Group/ Division: PSG Career Band: 02 Career Track: Associate Position Location: Swindon POSITION SUMMARY: This role is responsible for the performing routine laboratory procedures and pharmaceutical analysis in support for the QC Chemistry Team. RESPONSIBILITIES: - To perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products under cGMP conditions. - To manage consumable, reagent and chemical reference standard stock control within the department. - To perform routine equipment checks of laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters etc) - To prepare, complete and archive technical documentation including but not limited to analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations and reports. - To perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment. - To perform washing of laboratory glassware - To coordinate laboratory waste disposal streams - To prepare laboratory bench reagents and solutions to be used in analysis - To maintain own training records and support and train other team members as required. - To participate in continuous improvement activities and look for further opportunities to progress the team/department. - To communicate effectively with others on site and internationally, and to participate with them in problem solving activities. - Ensure cGMP is applied in their area of work and comply with cGMP in all areas of the business. - To work with HSE, cGMP and 5S in mind at all times. - To carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: - Working towards a degree in Chemistry or strongly related scientific discipline - Theoretical and practical experience of analytical techniques and laboratory equipment - Effective communication skills at all internal and external levels. - Excellent attention to detail. - Excellent organisational skills Our 130,000 global colleagues deliver an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD!