Quality Control Laboratory Apprentice

Takeda; Bray; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

26 vacation days

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing & engagement teams

Education & training programs

Coaching & mentoring

Volunteer leave

Subsidized canteen

Electric charging points

Job summary

Takeda Ireland invites applications for a Quality Control Laboratory Apprentice in Bray. You will gain hands-on experience in QC practices within a cutting-edge pharmaceutical environment, developing technical skills and understanding cGMP, data integrity, and laboratory safety.

You will learn to operate instruments, perform basic chemistry techniques, and contribute to a team focused on quality and patient-centric values.

Qualifications

• For entry into year 1 you must have five Leaving Certificate subjects with math and science and 250 CAO points, OR hold relevant FETAC Level 5/6 and be a current employee.
• SOLAS apprentice approval is required before enrolment.
• High safety awareness and ability to work in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Accident Reports / Near Miss Forms are completed promptly after events.
• Participate in cross-functional training initiatives.
• Promote Takeda values in the workplace.
• Complete SOP reading, training and assessment on time.
• Other duties as required by the QC Team Leader.

Skills

SOP Compliance

Lab Safety

Technical Writing

Teamwork

Time Management

Problem Solving

Independence

MS Excel

Statistics

Education

Leaving Certificate (math & science)

FETAC Level 5/6

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a

Quality Control Laboratory Apprentice

This role offer unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and comprehensive training in Quality Control (QC) practices within a cutting-edge pharmaceutical environment. Joining the team allows the applicant to develop crucial technical and soft skills while contributing to Takeda’s commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-centric values. This apprenticeship fosters professional growth, teamwork, and meaningful work that impacts global healthcare.

You will be trained to possess the following skills:

• Demonstrating the ability to operate equipment and instruments effectively and according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Showing the ability to work effectively in a safe manner within the laboratory.
• Communicating the theoretical knowledge of relevant sciences and technology.
• Handling 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.

You will acquire the following knowledge:

• Understanding science fundamentals, basic chemistry, microbiology, and production processes (upstream/downstream).
• Knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, GLP/GMP deficiencies, and data integrity principles.
• Safe lab operations, housekeeping, proper labelling, calibration, and equipment use.
• Handling, logging, and testing of samples e.g., water, raw materials, in-process, finished products.
• Familiarity with pharmacopoeias and investigation processes e.g., OOS.
• Awareness of QC purchase systems, supplier coordination, and proper reporting protocols.

You will strengthen the following soft skills:

• Effective communication and team work.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Working independently and taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks.
• Understanding 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.

How you will contribute:

• 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.

In this position you will report to the QC Team Leader.

What you bring to Takeda:

• For entry into year 1 of Level 6 Quality Control Apprenticeship Programme you must have passed (Grade O6 or better) in five Leaving Certificate subjects, one of which must be math and one science related subject and gathered 250 CAO points OR you can also enter the Programme, if you have graduated relevant FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 and are a current employee with relevant experience and qualifications.
• Before enrolment on the apprenticeship programme the apprentice must have SOLAS apprentice approval.
• Health, Safety and Environmental awareness.
• Ability to share knowledge and expertise with others.
• Engage in teamwork.
• Complete integrity and compliance programs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Problem solving & critical thinking.
• Microsoft Office skills in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Mathematics and statistics knowledge.
• Proven continuous professional development.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Flexible working arrangements, e.g., hybrid or shiftwork with shift allowance
• 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing and engagement teams
• Development opportunities
• Educational programs and formal training
• Coaching and mentoring
• Humanitarian volunteering leave options
• Subsidized canteen
• Electric charging points available at parking locations

More about us:

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.

Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation. Over the past two years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.

How we will support you:

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Apprentice / Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time