Trainee, Quality Control

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Job Summary: Hikma is recruiting a Trainee for its Microbiology department, responsible for inspecting, incubating, and reviewing environmental monitoring samples, in full compliance with SOPs and cGMPs. Key Highlights: 1. Initial and continuous training in a dynamic and positive environment 2. Professional development and growth 3. Acquisition of knowledge and practical experience within a rapidly expanding team Description: Founded over 40 years ago by Samih Darwazah in Jordan, Hikma’s purpose is to provide high-quality, affordable medicines to the people who need them. Built on strong foundations, we continue daily to innovate and find practical solutions that transform the lives of the millions of people we serve. In the late 1980s, we expanded beyond the Middle East and acquired land in Portugal to build a manufacturing facility for sterile injectable pharmaceuticals. This was a pivotal turning point for the company and our first step into a new region. Today, in Portugal, we employ over 1,000 people across three manufacturing facilities producing injectable medicines. Hikma seeks to recruit a **Trainee** (m/f) to join its **Microbiology** department on-site. We value a strong sense of responsibility, enthusiasm for challenges, proactivity, motivation, and teamwork. **Key Responsibilities:** * Inspect environmental monitoring sampling plates from production, ensuring all samples and related documentation have been appropriately handled by operations and in accordance with approved procedures * Incubate environmental monitoring sampling plates * Visually examine and review environmental monitoring sample results * Prepare sampling plates and labels for environmental monitoring up to production * Media Fill inspection * Always operate in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). **Desired Profile:** * Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Pharmacy, or Engineering (Chemical; Biology; Biochemistry) * Good command of English * Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle **We Offer:** * IEFP Professional Internship (6 months) * Initial and continuous training, integrated within a dynamic and positive environment * Professional development and growth * Opportunity to acquire knowledge and practical experience within a rapidly expanding group If you believe this is an attractive opportunity to launch your professional career, join us and contribute to Better Health, Within Everyone’s Reach, Every Day. Location: Sintra, Sintra, PT