Job Description
Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Chemistry) M/F
Apprenticeship contract - Available from September 2026.
General purpose of the role
The Chemistry Laboratory Technician apprentice is responsible for the analysis of raw materials and finished products within Quality Control.
The apprentice analyses and evaluates opportunities to optimise analysis times, proposes improvements and implements them.
This is to be done within the established deadlines, with the objective of complying with Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceuticals and EHS standards.
Main activities
Within our company, you will join Quality Control under the supervision of the laboratory manager.
As a Quality Control apprentice, your main activities will be:
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Analysis of raw materials and finished products using HPLC, UPLC, Karl Fischer, pH, density techniques, etc., in accordance with the analytical methods in force.
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Reporting on the compliance of analytical results with product specifications
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Investigating analytical problems to determine the cause and proposing corrective actions
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Proposing improvements to optimise analysis times and laboratory processes
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and you may be involved in other activities depending on your experience, needs and demonstrated motivation.
Required profile description
- You are pursuing a BAC+2/3 diploma in chemistry
Required skills:
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Knowledge of quality processes in the pharmaceutical industry and GMP are prerequisites
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You demonstrate organisation, autonomy, responsiveness and rigour
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc.)
Duration: 12 months minimum
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Corrective Action Management, Corrective Action Management, Customer Experience Management, Database Management, Data Entry, Document Management, Email Management, Event Planning, File Management, Hiring, Inventory Management, Laboratory Design, Laboratory Maintenance, Medical Laboratories, Nursing, Office Management, Payment Handling, Pharmaceutical Compliance, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Processing, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), Pharmaceutical Systems, Processing Expense Reports, Project Coordination {+ 5 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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:
10/15/2026
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