Manufacturing Associate

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As a Manufacturing Associate, you will perform routine and critical 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. You will report to the Supervisor, Manufacturing.

• Troubleshoot and resolve basic process related issues recognizing and escalating deviations
• Implement critical and routine activities in support of production
• Perform Batch Record, Log Book and Form Prep requests
• Enter data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), MODA, or other business functions
• Review GMP documentation
• Sample preparation and testing
• Identify changes needed to document
• Participate in tiered visual management system and support CI plans
• Initiate work orders
• Assemble and disassemble of process equipment
• Perform scheduled cleaning of equipment and standardization of equipment
• Support change over activities
  
  Develop equipment and process qualifications and validation

• Normally requires a high school diploma and 0+ years of experience or an Associate's Degree in Life Sciences/Engineering field
• Biotech certificate is ideal
• Proficient at following written instructions in the form of Batch Records, Form Preps, Technician Protocols and Procedures
• Full awareness of current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient in Aseptic Technique

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver 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 or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment
• Work in a cold, wet environment
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or we will ask you to work supplemental hours on occasion
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection
• May require you to adjust your work schedule to meet production demands
• Ability to lift, pull, or push equipment requiring up to 25-50 lbs. of force.
• Ability to stand for 6 hours in production suite.
• Ability to climb ladders and work platforms
• Stooping and bending to check or troubleshoot equipment operations
• May require weekend or holiday off shift support

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 that will 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 deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For

Location:

USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$18.85 - $29.62

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience,…