Manufacturing Technician I - Full-time / Part-time

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Job DescriptionAbout the role:

As a Manufacturing Technician I, you will execute all processes in production while strictly following 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. You will have enough applied technical knowledge to perform complex trouble shooting tasks and may even assist during the transfer of new technologies into manufacturing. You will have technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities, including demonstrating leadership in cGMP compliance, and environmental health and safety skills. 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, portable mixers)
• 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.
• Mentor other team members.
• Write, revise, and review pertinent documentation.
• 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 coordinate other process improvement projects.
• Complete material transfers including non-hazardous, hazardous and flammable chemicals to support manufacturing schedule adherence.
• Maintain a visual replenishment program of materials using lean manufacturing processes.
• Maintain records of materials in inventory and on order.
• Compile inventory records.
• Reconcile discrepancies in inventories.
• Compile information on receipt and transfer of materials.
• Resolve questions and problems and refer only most complex issues to higher levels.
• Contribute to a culture of safety first in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).
• Understand Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) packets.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Typically requires high school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of experience or associate degree or higher with no prior 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 must be proficient in multiple mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.

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).
• 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.
• Will 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.

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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.

LocationsUSA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time