QC Laboratory Apprentice

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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