Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Req ID #:  196292 Location: 

Dublin, IE, D09  

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary  

In partnership with Ibec and TU Dublin, Tallaght Institute of Technology, Charles River are seeking candidates for our highly anticipated Laboratory Apprenticeship Programme. This programme will combine on the job and off the job learning which starts in September 2021 and runs for 3 years. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship the candidate will in turn receive a Bachelor of Science Degree – Laboratory Analyst (3-year Level 7).

The Laboratory Apprenticeship Programme is designed for those who wish to develop a career within the laboratory environment of the Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Drink, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, and Analytical Testing Laboratory sectors. Employment in these sectors is forecast to grow significantly over the next 3-5 years marking this an excellent time to get on-board.

During the term, the apprentice would work 3 paid days per week in our high-tech Laboratory, learning on-the-job, while spending 2 study days per week with our education partner, Technological University Dublin – Tallaght Campus. The “blended” learning approach is highly effective for all learning styles and preferences. 

BENEFITS FOR YOU

  Get a national qualification while working Gain excellent industry experience and mentoring Gain excellent career prospects Work in a friendly, professional environment Job Qualifications  

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For entry into year 1 of the Level 7 Programme applicants must have the following: Pass (Grade O6 or better) in five leaving certificate subjects one of which must be maths and one science related subject 250 CAO points

OR Successful Level 6 Laboratory Technician Apprentices  Candidates with a Level 6 in a related discipline  Current employee with relevant experience and qualifications Mature student

APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMEFRAMES

Before enrolment in the Laboratory Apprenticeship Programme the apprentice will attend an interview with Charles River Microbial Solutions and will be approved and registered by SOLAS – these elements will be facilitated by the company and Project Manager. 

From the beginning entrants will be considered based on the IOT’s and ETB’s Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) policies. Completing the Level 7 programme will allow graduates to continue to Level 8 programmes should they wish. Applications can be submitted via the CRL website and/or the Laboratory Apprenticeship Programme website Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews prior to August 31st 2021

COURSE DESCRIPTION

  The new industry-led Laboratory Apprenticeships were developed by BioPharmaChem Ireland, an Ibec business sector, along with a strong industry consortium and the Institute of Technology Tallaght as the lead provider and is suitable for a diverse laboratory environment, for example: Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Drink, Medical Devices and Diagnostics and Analytical Testing Laboratory sectors. The laboratory apprenticeships are higher certificate and degree programmes that combine paid on the job training with academic study.  These programmes are suitable for leaving certificate students, career changers, mature students, those with an equivalent qualification, who have an interest in pursuing a career in science or anyone looking to retrain or upskill in this sector. The laboratory apprenticeship leads to a Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor of Science Degree as a Laboratory Analyst.  The laboratory apprenticeship programme has been developed to support a learning structure of three days in industry and two days in academia. This structure facilitates the continuous learning and hands on work experience undertaken by the apprentice who, with the support of leading professionals and Institutes of Technology, will learn the behaviours and skills - including but not limited to the analysis of samples, equipment preparation, pH checks, titrations, water testing, chromatography and microbiological techniques - necessary for a successful career in a laboratory environment.

About Microbial Solutions

Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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