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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: QCLaboratory 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr