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About Astellas
At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.
Description
Quality Graduate
About Astellas
At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.
We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.
We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.
From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.
The Opportunity
You will work with the quality team, primarily supporting QC activities. You will also gain insight and experience in quality assurance and contribute to the delivery of quality-related projects.
Responsibilities
* Performing analysis of in-process, raw material, final product and stability samples as per schedules in accordance with cGMP and all other regulatory requirements.
* Interpreting raw data and results as per written procedures.
* Carrying out qualification, maintenance and calibration of QC instrumentation as per schedules, ensuring relevant KPIs are met.
* Troubleshooting problems with instrumentation and implementing solutions to avoid reoccurrence.
* Executing instrument and method validation protocols in accordance with written procedures.
* Sampling raw materials and process/purified water.
* Supporting laboratory stock inventory.
* Communicating any non-conformance, instrument malfunction, accident or near miss to immediate supervisor.
* Participating in continuous improvement projects.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
* Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to communicate across various levels.
* Ability to identify improvements and generate new ideas, with an ability to embrace change.
* Pharma sector experience is desirable.
Education/Qualifications
* Level 8 Honors Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a Life Sciences discipline or related field.
Additional Information
* This is a 2-year, fixed-term position starting on 1st September 2026
* This position requires you to be 100% on-site in our office in Dublin, Ireland. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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