McDermott Laboratories Limited
At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Device & Product Performance Student Placement role will make an impact:
1. Support various injectables programmes (Pre-Filled Syringes, PreFilled Pens, Auto injectors) within Device & Product Performance in their adherence to Design Control (in accordance with ISO 13485) as they move through development to commercialization.
2. Support in generation of key Design History File (DHF) Documentation e.g Device Requirements, Design Verification Testing Protocols/Reports, Device Control Strategy, Product Specifications etc.
3. Execute incoming inspection on components and/or sub-assemblies in line with site procedures, and in a timely manner to support device development activities.
4. Develop and author device test methods as required.
5. Execute characterization testing in the Dublin Laboratory to support various programmes.
6. Support generation of device defects and any required root cause analysis and investigation.
7. Generate SOP’s and Work instructions.
8. Organize on site calibration of laboratory equipment.
9. Assist in equipment set-up and qualification in the on-site laboratory.
About Your Skills & Experience
For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:
10. Studying for a Bachelors of Engineering or Science
11. Be able to demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills
12. Be able to demonstrate the ability to learn new skills and work effectively in teams.
13. Have strong technical writing and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
14. Proficiency with analytical software packages such as minitab/ MATLAB is desirable.
15. Experience using design software such as Solidworks/creo is desirable
At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit
Sustainability at Viatris
Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit
At Viatris, we offercompetitivesalaries, benefitsandan inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.