Takeda Pharmaceutical Hiring for QC Laboratory Apprentice Job at Wicklow , Ireland Full Time

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: QC Apprentice

REPORTS TO: QC Team Leader

JOB PURPOSE:

This brief demands a commitment to the quality effort, i.e., the application of sound practices and good technical skills.

Personal Qualities:

The QC Apprentice will be trained to possess the following skills:

• Demonstrate the ability to operate equipment and instruments effectively and according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a safe manner within the laboratory.
• Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge of relevant sciences and technology.
• Handle materials and equipment correctly paying due regard to safety and environmental protection regulations.
• Capability to perform basic chemistry techniques to include but not limited to the use of:
  • Pipettes, Auto-Titrators, pH, Weighing, Diluting to Volume, Volumetric Calculations, Karl Fischer, Thin Layer Chromatography and Physical Testing.
• Ability to identify and note equipment (foe sampling, testing and control) malfunction if it occurs, and informing the QC Team Leader.

Soft Skills:

• Communicate effectively using a full range of skills:
  • Speaking, listening, listening, writing, body language, presentation.
• Work and interact effectively within a team.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Work independently and take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks.
• Understand impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality.
• Time management and ability to complete work to schedule.
• Ability to handle change and respond to change management processes.

Core Competencies and Behaviours:

• Health, Safety and Environmental awareness.
• Ability to share knowledge and expertise with others.
• Engage in teamwork.
• Complete integrity and compliance programmes.
• Ability to work independently.
• Reading comprehension.
• Problem solving.
• Critical thinking.
• Time management.
• Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Mathematics and statistics.
• Continuous professional development.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the fundamentals of Science.
• Understand the principles of cGMP.
• Understand the quality systems that are in place and their importance.
• Ability to work safely in the laboratory, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems.
• Understanding of basic chemistry and microbiological techniques.
• Knowledge of pharmacopeias.
• Understand safe laboratory and safe work practices and methods.
• Knowledge of methods of receiving and logging samples into a QC laboratory.
• Knowledge of the variety of methods involved in water testing, raw material, in-process and finished product.
• Understanding the importance of data integrity, recording results in a timely and accurate manner.
• Understanding the correct labelling of laboratory reagents and samples.
• Knowledge of “out of specification” investigations and laboratory investigation processes.
• Knowledge of the purchase systems of QC consumables and liaising with approved suppliers.
• Understanding the various steps in the production processes – upstream and downstream.
• Knowledge of calibrating laboratory equipment as required.
• Knowledge of reporting processes and current deficiencies in GLP/GMP.
• Ensure that Accident Reports / Near Miss Forms are completed in a timely manner after an event.
• Participate fully in any cross functional training initiatives.
• Drive and promote the corporate values of Takeda-ism within the workplace.
• Ensure timely completion of all SOP, reading, training and assessment.
• Other duties as required and directed by the relevant Manager or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

For entry into year 1 of Level 6 QC Apprenticeship Programme:

• Pass (Grade O6 or better) in five Leaving Certificate subjects, one of which must be maths and one science related subject.
• 250 CAO points.

Or

• Relevant FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Graduate.
• Current employee with relevant experience and qualifications.

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Apprentice / Trainee (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time