Manufacturing Associate

Company: Takeda
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionJob Title: Manufacturing Associate Location: Lexington, MA Join Takeda as a Manufacturing Associate where you will perform routine manufacturing operations for producing clinical and commercial products. Join a Patient-focused, innovation driven company that helps thousands of people daily. As part of the Manufacturing team, you will report to the shift Manufacturing Supervisor and work with great team members. With general guidance you will perform routine and important manufacturing operations, including work functions in Cell Culture, Purification, Solution & Equipment Prep areas. Operate production equipment according to SOPs for producing clinical and commercial products. About the role: How you will contribute:

• Troubleshoot and resolve basic process related issues
• recognize and escalate deviation
• Implement important and routine activities to support production
• Perform Batch Record, Logbook and Form Prep requests
• Enter data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), MODA and other operations
• Review GMP documentation
• Sample preparation and testing
• Identify changes needed to documentation
• Participate in tiered visual management system and support CI programs
• Complete required training. 10% - You will manage equipment and support facility related projects by 10% - Staff Technical Training
  • Maintain training requirements
  • Maintain personal development plan
  • Provide annual performance self-assessment on development plan What you bring to Takeda: Experience with general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.
    • May perform as a subject matter expert for equipment and systems
    • You are proficient at following written instruction in the form of Batch Records, Form Preps, Technical Protocols and Procedures.
    • Full awareness of current Good Manufacturing Practices
    • Will work holidays and overtime.
    • work cohesively in a team environment
    • wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses/goggles, gloves, and safety shoes
    • gown and gain entry to biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing areas.
    • Ability to lift or pull equipment requiring up to 25-50 lbs. of force.
    • stand for 6 hours in a production suite
    • climb ladders and work platforms
    • Stoop or bend to check or trouble-shoot equipment operations
    • work around chemicals (alcohols, acids & bases).
    • Work a 6:00 PM - 6:30AM Pitman scheduled. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
      • Requires a high school diploma and 1 or more years related industry experience or an Associates Degree in Life Sciences/Engineering field
      • Understanding of general job aspects and detailed aspects
      • Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices
      • Basic documentation skills
      • Meet and maintain training requirements.
      • Gown and gain entry to biotechnology area What Takeda can offer you:
        • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
        • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
        • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
        • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
        • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
        • Family Planning Support
        • Professional training opportunities
        • Tuition reimbursement Important Considerations: At Takeda, our patients rely on us to achieve quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. You may:
          • Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
          • Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
          • Work in a cold, wet environment.
          • Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours,.
          • Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection. More about us: At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company to inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to achieve Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. This posting excludes Colorado applicants. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. LocationsLexington, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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