
Quality Control Student
Wicklow, LeinsterAt Takeda, Quality has always been a priority for us, throughout our long history. Today, what we do in Global Quality touches every part of our diverse organization. It’s reflected in our end-to-end Quality Management System that encompasses R&D, Manufacturing & Distribution, Commercial, Vaccines and our BioLife Plasma collection network. When you’re a part of our team, you’ll do meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of patients. Learn more about us and explore the opportunities to build a remarkable career.
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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 Student
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge analytical techniques in a dynamic, supportive team at Takeda’s world-class facilities in Bray. Join us to develop your skills, contribute to life-changing medicines, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, safety, and personal development.
How you will contribute:
- To observe GLP/cGMP at all times.
- Testing of all laboratory samples including Raw Materials, Packaging Components, Product Validation, Stability, Environmental and OH.
- Performance of laboratory tests as per written procedure or as per pharmacopoeia.
- Recording of analytical results accurately.
- Operation, maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.
- To maintain written training records.
- To ensure that the laboratory is kept clean, tidy and safe at all times.
In this position you will report to the Quality Control Team Leader.
What you bring to Takeda:
- Participate fully in any cross functional training initiatives.
- Drive and promote the corporate values of Takeda-ism within the workplace.
- Actively foster, in cooperation with other TIL staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an integral part of the overall business.
- Ensure that Accident Reports / Near Miss Forms are completed in a timely manner after an event.
- 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.
- Is adaptable to changing priorities.
What Takeda can offer you:
- Flexible working arrangements
- 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing and engagement teams
- Development opportunities
- 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 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, IrelandWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)Time Type
Full timeWorking at Takeda
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Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.
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