US pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturer Pfizer has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme in Ireland, offering 22 positions across its facilities in Grange Castle, Dublin; Newbridge, Kildare; and Ringaskiddy, Cork, according to a Silicon Republic report.

Delivered in partnership with SOLAS as part of Ireland's National Apprenticeship Programme, the initiative provides structured entry pathways into careers in science, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain. Positions combine paid on-the-job learning with academic study, with successful participants earning nationally recognised QQI qualifications at levels six and seven.

Available roles span a three-year QC laboratory apprenticeship at Grange Castle and Newbridge, a two-year logistics apprenticeship at Grange Castle, three-year manufacturing engineering apprenticeships at Grange Castle, and four-year mechanical automation, maintenance fitter and electrical instrumentation craft apprenticeships at Ringaskiddy and Newbridge. Applications are open to both school leavers and those seeking career changes, with the online application window closing 17 March.

John Sourke, vice-president of global biotech operations at Pfizer, said: "At Pfizer, our purpose is breakthroughs that change patients' lives and a career here provides the opportunity to contribute to medicines that impact millions of people around the world. We are passionate about supporting the next generation to pursue careers in STEM and life sciences, which is essential to our future."

Sourke added that the programme gave apprentices the opportunity to earn and learn while developing the skills needed to build rewarding careers and contribute to life-changing medicines.

The programme is open to all applicants regardless of prior education level, and Pfizer said it played an important role in supporting the company's mission of delivering breakthroughs for patients in Ireland and globally.

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