Quality Control (QC) Analyst Apprentice

Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to build a career within a laboratory and pharmaceutical quality control environment playing a key role in supporting laboratory efficiency, maintaining compliance and conducting analytical testing.

About the Employer

Ethypharm is a leading mid-sized international pharmaceutical company, with strong European roots, that manufactures and provides essential medicines, with a focus on hospital care, central nervous system (severe pain and addiction) and internal medicine. Ethypharm has 1,700 employees dedicated to its various pharmaceutical activities, of which 1400 are in industrial operations. Our six production sites located in France, the UK, Spain and China have expertise in injectables and complex oral solid forms. At Ethypharm, you will be a part of a team dedicated and committed to improving patients’ lives. Our Romford facility is located 20 miles from the centre of London and consists of over 6700 square metres of a high-quality, modern pharmaceutical facility where we mix, fill, sterilise, inspect, pack, and label a wide range of medicines.  At Ethypharm we recognise the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets with the needs of our business.

What You'll Do

As a QC Analyst Apprentice, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to work effectively within a regulated laboratory environment.

You will gain knowledge of quality standards, data protection regulations, statistical techniques, and health and safety principles
You will also develop an understanding of the wider business environment, including the importance of ethical working practices, compliance with health and safety legislation, and adherence to laboratory regulations.

You will build practical skills in conducting laboratory experiments, maintaining accurate records, managing resources effectively, and preparing documentation to a high standard.

You will also learn how to follow health and safety protocols and use statistical methods to analyse data.

The apprenticeship will also support the development of key professional behaviours, including effective communication, teamwork, time management, adaptability, integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

This role combines elements of both QC Lab Coordination and QC Analysis, providing a well-rounded introduction to laboratory operations.

Training Outcome

• Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Enthusiastic and Motivated
• Punctual and Reliable

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 4 or equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade 4 or equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Science - Grade 4 or equivalent
• Essential - A Level - Science - Pass

Course Information

Course: Laboratory technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday, 08:00- 16:00. 30 minutes for lunch. Additional 15 minute break during the day.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: HARLOW COLLEGE