Laboratory Apprenticeship - Ballydine

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Apprenticeship in Ballydine

The role will execute and appropriately document testing of Raw Materials, Intermediates and Drug Substance in accordance with Analytical Standards and/or other approved protocols. To provide analytical support to product quality investigations including the use of sophisticated analytical techniques. It will undertake significant assignments and to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge and innovation to carry out the following:

• The Laboratory Apprentice has responsibility for Raw Material, Intermediate and Drug

• Substance testing to meet compliance requirements and customer targets. The Laboratory Apprentice may also take a role in change or improvement projects in ADC or at a site level.

• The Laboratory Apprentice is responsible for ensuring all testing activities comply with cGMP.

• The Laboratory Apprentice assures compliance with all safety and environmental

• requirements. Compliance with other regulated areas such as HR policies are also responsibilities of the role.

• To test Raw Materials, Intermediates, Drug Substance and Drug Products in accordance with Analytical Standards and/or other approved protocols.

• To comply with all GMP and analytical procedures relevant to area of work.

• To adhere and comply with department High Performance Analytical Behaviours.

• To document all testing activities and to input results into electronic lab systems

• To provide analytical support to product quality investigations and new product

• demonstrations under the supervision of the Laboratory Leader or designate.

• Complete the investigation of laboratory OOSs (Z1 Quality Notifications), in line with site and divisional procedures, and provide leadership in the laboratory aspects of OOS investigations.

• To complete testing as required on non routine samples for example Quality Notifications

• Accountable for own laboratory safety practices. Follow the principles of Safe by Choice.

• To identify and aid resolution of analytical issues within the IPT laboratory.

• To be a resource for analytical testing for the site as required.

• Special Features On assignment, and depending on experience, participates in or leads departmental initiatives on improved compliance and quality systems. Operates as part of self-directed team in allocating testing and assigning priorities.

 What skills you will need:

For entry into year 1 of the Level 6 Programme applicants must have the following:

• Minimum of Grade B3/O3 in PASS Maths and a minimum Grade D/O6 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate Exam or an approved equivalent

• Or three years’ work experience in a relevant designated industrial activity *Note: This criteria exception is only applicable for mature students over the age of 23. SOLAS will determine if the applicants previous experience is deemed as relevant industry experience

• Achieves the required level of Aptitude Testing

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

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