Engineer II

Takeda•Lexington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Downstream Engineer II, you will assist in design and execution of experiments aimed at improving robustness, capacity, and productivity of commercial downstream processes in the Manufacturing Sciences – Commercial Manufacturing Support Laboratory group. 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. Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Requirements

MS in Chemical Engineering or related disciplines; or BS in Chemical Engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Has basic knowledge of protein purification unit operations
Has basic understanding of data analysis and statistically driven experimental design (DoE).
Be able to influence, motivate, and drive technical rigor when participating on cross-functional teams.
Demonstrate teamwork/collaboration and the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
Have the attitude to proactively learn new technologies

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in lab scale protein purification preferred
Experience with tech transfer and/or GMP manufacturing support preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in design and execution of experiments aimed at improving robustness, capacity, and productivity of commercial downstream processes
Provide experimental support and technical expertise for troubleshooting of process discrepancies
Maintain lab equipment; identify and implement improvements in lab operations
Write and review study proposals and development reports
Maintain process description documents and participate in product trend reviews
Strong interest in learning and developing proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools such as JMP, SIMCA, and Power BI etc.
Under supervision, plan and execute experimental studies
Assist in analyzing complex technical problems, then finding and implementing solutions.
Provide input to departmental management towards making functional decisions.
Work closely with his/her supervisor and coworkers in managing multiple work streams and projects.
Internally, this individual will represent the group to support manufacturing as a customer, with close interactions with the internal business partners including PD, QA, RA and ENG within Takeda.
Externally, this individual will interact with vendors who may supply materials or equipment both used in the small-scale development lab and in large- scale manufacturing.