Validation Intern - Carlow

Job Description

Start your journey on a career path within the Pharmaceutical industry. Not only will you learn both technical and professional but work on projects that will contribute towards enhancing and enhancing people’s lives across the world.

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. 

So, what will you will be responsible for?

• Author/Review /Execute qualification/validation documentation and cycle development studies in line with the standard approval process.
• Author/Review/Execute Execution/development of change controls.
• Participate in the troubleshooting of technical issues encountered during study execution.
• Engagement with Production, Maintenance and Quality representatives in the assigned area of operations during execution of Cycle Development & Performance Qualification activities.
• Technical input into quality notification by authoring/reviewing investigations.
• Execute production floor based activities
• Plan and execute validation activities as required
• Support root cause analysis of system failures, substandard performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues.
• Support continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Serve as validation representative for cross functional projects.
• Drive compliance of Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions, ensuring consideration of the impact on GMP and compliance and decisions made.
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture in Carlow.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

This internship will be completed fully on site

The ideal person will have:

• Working towards a Science/engineering qualification or relevant discipline

PQ20

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, cGMP Regulations, Clinical Research, Compliance Reviews, Corrective Action Management, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Document Management, Global Compliance, Global Team Collaboration, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health Economics, Office Applications, Pharmaceutical Management, Process Improvements, Project Management, Regulatory Audits, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Issues {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/16/2026

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