Description

Job Title : Manufacturing Associate I

Location : Brooklyn Park, MN

About the role :

You will perform daily manufacturing operations according to SOPs in a cGMP environment, operate biologics production equipment (bioreactors, filtration units, chromatography systems and fixed / portable vessels), accomplish validation protocols, and create or revise cGMP documents.

You will work on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule 5 : 45pm-6 : 15am and reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

How you will contribute :

• Assemble and operate biologics production equipment, such as bioreactors, filtration units, chromatography systems and fixed / portable vessels.
• Perform basic trouble shooting.
• Perform or assists with processing steps and / or manufacturing support activities by overseeing process parameters in batch record and control systems.
• Document cGMP information for processing steps and equipment activities while following standard operating procedures.

Key documentation includes batch records, work orders, and equipment logbooks.

• Execute batch records and validation protocols under guidance / direction of others.
• Author and review equipment use logs.
• Perform inventory transactions in SAP, and data entry into LIMS.
• Complete assigned trainings within required timeline and participate in training activities.
• Stock production and cleaning supplies, and perform cleaning / sanitizing production rooms and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda :

• Bachelor's degree (scientific or engineering degree preferred); or
• Associate degree (scientific or engineering degree preferred) and 1 or more years of relevant experience; or
• High school diploma or GED and 3 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a GMP environment desirable. .

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 :

• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.
• 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, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Stand and Walk - Required to stand / walk while operating manufacturing / computer equipment for several hours at a time daily.
• Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling Lifting - Required to carry, lift, push, and / or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day for 15-minute durations while handling production equipment and / or materials.
• Climb - Required to climb (use of stepladders / stairs in production areas, or stairwells in work campus) several times a day for 15-minute durations.
• Bend and Kneel - Required to bend, kneel, or crawl several times a day for 15-minute durations.
• Overhead work - Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials / files / supplies several times a day for 15-minute durations.
• Moving Head and Neck Required movement of head / neck while using computer applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day for several hours at a time.
• Twisting - Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day for several hours at a time.
• Repetitive Use - Required repetitive use of arms and wrists while setting up equipment several times a day for several hours at a time.
• Must have the ability to work assigned shift (day or night).
• On rare occasions, travel may be required to offsite meetings or training event.

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.

GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1 #LI-Onsite

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 : Brooklyn Park, MN

Brooklyn Park, MN

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

Locations

Brooklyn Park, MN

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Last updated : 2024-06-02