Trainee, Quality Control

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Job Summary: Hikma is seeking a Trainee to join its Microbiology department, responsible for verification, incubation, and review of environmental monitoring samples, in full compliance with procedures and good practices. Key Highlights: 1. Initial and ongoing training in a dynamic and positive environment 2. Professional development and growth 3. Opportunity to acquire knowledge within a rapidly expanding group 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 very solid foundations, we continue daily to innovate and find practical solutions to 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 pharmaceutical products. 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 is looking to recruit a **Trainee** (m/f) to join its **Microbiology** department, on-site. We value responsibility, enthusiasm for challenges, proactivity, motivation, and teamwork. **Key Responsibilities:** * Verify environmental monitoring sampling plates from production, ensuring all samples and related documentation have been properly handled by operations and in accordance with approved procedures * Incubate environmental monitoring sampling plates * Visualize and review environmental monitoring sample results * Prepare plates and labels for environmental monitoring sampling up to production * Media Fill inspection * Always operate in full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). **Required 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 ongoing training, integrated within a dynamic and positive environment * Professional development and growth * Opportunity to acquire knowledge and hands-on 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 Reach of Everyone, Every Day. Location: Sintra, Sintra, PT