By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** **JOB DESCRIPTION** _JOB TITLE:_ **QC** **Laboratory** **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. + 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 pharmacopoeias. + 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. Before enrolment on the apprenticeship programme the apprentice must have SOLAS apprentice approval. **Locations** Bray, Ireland **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Apprentice / Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee) **Time Type** Full time