QC Laboratory ApprenticeExperience Level: Entry Level | Posted Date: 15/04/2025
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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.