Quality Graduate

General Information

Job Advert Title

Quality Graduate

Location

Ireland

Function/Business Area

Quality

Department

Quality Control Team 1

Employment Class

Intern/Student/Trainee (I)

Description

Building your career at Astellas continues to offer inspiring challenges and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It is a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Based in our Dublin Plant and reporting to Quality Control Team Lead DP, the Quality Graduate will work with the Quality Team in our Dublin Plant. The successful candidate will gain insight and experience into quality assurance activities and the delivery of quality related projects.

Join us in this dynamic role and contribute to our team's success at Astellas. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey.

About This Job

Performing analysis of in-process, raw material, final product and stability samples as per schedules in accordance with cGMP and all other regulatory requirements.
Interpreting raw data and results as per written procedures.
Carrying out qualification, maintenance and calibration of QC instrumentation as per schedules, ensuring relevant KPIs are met.
Troubleshooting problems with instrumentation and implementing solutions to avoid reoccurrence.
Executing instrument and method validation protocols in accordance with written procedures.
Sampling raw materials and process/purified water.
Supporting laboratory stock inventory.
Communicating any non-conformance, instrument malfunction, accident or near miss to immediate supervisor.
Participating in continuous improvement projects.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

Third-level degree in a relevant discipline.
Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude with ability to communicate across various levels.
Ability to identify improvements and generate new ideas, with an ability to embrace change.
Pharma sector experience desirable.

Why choose the Astellas Graduate Programme?

Gain practical hands-on experience in a high-tech Pharma environment.
Participate in innovative and challenging inter-departmental group projects.
Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.