Senior Manufacturing Associate

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Medford
Posted on: May 10, 2022

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 and . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionAbout the role:Join Takeda as a Senior Manufacturing Associate where you will perform 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 support engineering and validation activities. As part of the Site Manufacturing Team, you will report to a Manufacturing Manager/Supervisor and work with teams in Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering.How you will contribute:

• You will perform cGMP manufacturing operations using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Batch Records and Form Preps
• Manage equipment and support facility related projects
• Troubleshoot and escalate process related issues
• Initiate and document minor deviations
• Enter data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), MODA and other business systems
• Participate in tiered visual management system and support continuous improvement projects
• Develop equipment and process qualifications and validationWhat you bring to Takeda:
  • High school diploma and 4+ years related industry experience or an Associate's Degree in Life Sciences/Engineering field with 3 years of GMP Manufacturing experience.
  • Proficient in Aseptic Technique
  • Full awareness of current Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Experience with business systems such as, LIMs, MODA and other business systemsWhat Takeda can offer you:
    • Growth and Learning/Development Opportunities
    • 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
    • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and volunteering
    • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
    • Family Planning Support
    • Professional development and training opportunities
    • Tuition reimbursementImportant Considerations:At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way. 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/or 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, as necessary.
      • Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, and bases that may require respiratory protection.
      • Ability to lift, pull or push equipment requiring up to 25-50 lbs. of force.
      • Stand for 6 hours in a production suite.
      • Climb ladders and work platforms.
      • Stooping or bending to check or trouble-shoot equipment operations.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.Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, absent an approved religious or medical reason. US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. If you are contacted by a Takeda recruiter about your job application, we encourage you to seek more information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function to which you have applied.Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.#LI-JG1EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsUSA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPSUSA - MA - Alewife - BIO OPSWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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