Manufacturing Technician I

Takeda • Social Circle, GA

3d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Technician I, you play a key role in producing high-quality medicines that improve patients' lives. You will execute routine manufacturing operations in a cGMP environment, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with all procedures and regulations. In this hands-on role, you will work on the production floor, support cross-functional improvement initiatives, and help keep our processes running smoothly and reliably.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of related experience, or an associate degree or higher with no prior experience required.
• Basic knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and pharmaceutical or biotechnology production processes.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory or production equipment such as autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical instruments, and CIP/SIP systems.
• Proficiency with basic math and the ability to work with both metric and U.S. measurement systems.
• Can read and follow detailed written instructions
• Understanding of basic chemical and biological safety practices.
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute production processes, including preparing media and buffer solutions and operating general production equipment (e.g., pH and conductivity meters, autoclaves, portable mixers).
• Operate and monitor CIP/SIP and filtration systems, recording critical process parameters in line with GDP/GMP requirements.
• Complete and review batch records and other documentation accurately and on time, supporting inspections and audits.
• Perform equipment cleaning and routine maintenance to ensure a safe, compliant, and inspection-ready manufacturing area.
• Perform sampling using aseptic techniques and follow basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting process issues, responding to alarms, and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to departmental projects and quality initiatives, including revising or drafting simple procedures and related documents.
• Support a collaborative team culture by sharing knowledge, training colleagues, and helping to coordinate daily activities as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED