Manufacturing Technician II

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Job Description

About the role : The

role

is responsible

for

executing all

processes

in

production

while

strictly adhering

to

cGMP,

environmental

health

and

safety

guidelines and any

other related

regulations

which could apply.

In

addition

to

making

routine

revisions

to

documents,

you

may

rewrite complex

procedures

or initiate

new procedures

as applicable.

The

incumbent

has

enough

applied

technical

knowledge

to

perform

complex trouble

shooting

tasks

and

may

even

assist

during

t h

transfer

of

new

technologies into

manufacturing. You have

sufficient technical

and administrative

competence

to

organize

and

lead production activities, including demonstrating leadership in

state-of-the-art

cGMP

compliance,

and

environmental

health

and

safety

skills.

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,

portable

mixers, etc.)

Monitor

and

record

critical

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.

Train

and

mentor other team members.

Write,

revise

and

review

pertinent

documentation as

appropriate.

Troubleshoot

process

problems

and

respond

to

process

alarms.

Assist

with

process / equipment

validation

and

data analysis.

Work with other

groups

such as

maintenance / metrology

to

ensure

preventative

maintenance is

done.

Initiate and / or coordinate other process

improvement

projects.

May

perform

other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

of cGMP manufacturing.

Knowledge

of basic

laboratory

and

pharmaceutical

production

equipment

including

but not

limited to : autoclaves,

process

tanks,

incubators,

analytical

equipment

and

CIP / SIP

systems.

Must be able

to

apply

quantitative

analysis

to

analyze

process

performance.

Incumbent

must be

proficient

in a

variety

of mathematical

disciplines

and

be able

to

work

with both the metric

and

USA

standards

of

measurement.

Must be able

to

read

and

follow

detailed written instructions

and

have

good

verbal / written

communication skills.

Good

procedural

writing

skills.

Knowledge

of basic chemical

and

biological

safety

procedures.

Good

computer skills,

knowledge

of Microsoft Word

and

Excel.

Very

good

interpersonal

skills

and

be able

to

work

effectively

and

efficiently in a team

environment.

Must

have

and

display the

following

personal

attributes : Integrity,

trust,

work

ethic,

sound judgment, intellectual honesty, and conviction.

Responsible

to

execute

material

transfers

that

include

non-hazardous,

hazardous

and flammable

chemicals

to

support

manufacturing

schedule

adherence.

Maintain a

visual

replenishment

program

of materials using lean

manufacturing

processes / tools.

Maintain

records

of materials in

inventory

and

on

order.

Compile

inventory

records

as

needed.

Reconcile discrepancies in

inventories.

Compile

information

on receipt

and

transfer

of materials.

Resolve

questions

and

problems

and

refers

only most

complex

issues

to

higher

levels.

Contribute

to

a culture of safety first in

compliance

with

Environmental,

Health,

and

Safety

(EHS).

Understand

and

follow

Job

Hazard

Analysis

(JHA)

packets.

Must

have

experience with

inventory

management.

Experience in

handling

pallet-jacks,

pallet

trucks,

and

forklifts

are

a plus.

What you bring to Takeda :

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED plus 2+ years of experience or associates’ degree or higher and 1+ years related work experience.

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 :

Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs., and push / pull >

100 lbs. (with the assistance of material handling equipment).

Must be able to 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 / or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.

May be required to work in a confined

area.

Some Clean Room and cool / hot storage

conditions.

May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing

area.

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.

Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and / or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.

May work in a cold, hot or wet environment.

May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

Will

handle

non-hazardous,

hazardous

and

flammable

materials / chemicals.

May

require

immunization

before

performing

work

within the

manufacturing

area.

Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends. Must be able to work overtime as required.

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.

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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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

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, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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

Job Exempt

No