Manufacturing Technician I

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Job Description

About the role:

As the Manufacturing Tech I, you will implement all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply. You will participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams. You will initiate new documents for procedures which are simple in nature and may also make minor revisions to existing documents. You will troubleshoot simple existing procedures. You will demonstrate procedures as a part of a training session and may schedule department or process activities which could involve coworkers. You will report to Supervisor, Manufacturing.

How you will contribute:

• Prepare media and buffer solutions.
• Operate Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place systems.
• Assemble and operate filtration systems.
• Operate general production equipment (such as pH and conductivity meters, autoclave, and portable mixers).
• Monitor and record important process parameters.
• Complete all relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain in GMP fashion.
• Perform sampling using aseptic techniques.
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Receive and distribute supplies into production areas.
• Mentor other team members.
• Revise and review important documentation.
• Help troubleshoot process problems and responding to alarms.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Typically requires high school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of related experience or or higher with no experience required.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical equipment and CIP/SIP systems.
• You will be proficient in several mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
• May be required to lift up to 25lbs.

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 and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

Important Considerations

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. In this role, 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.
• Will stand for extended periods of time over an entire 8 or 12-hour shift. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• May work in a confined area.

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 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.

This posting excludes Colorado applicants.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

For Location:

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$16.15 - $25.38

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.

Locations

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time