Manufacturing Technician I

Takeda • Social Circle, GA

2d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

About the role: As a Manufacturing Technician I, you will be responsible for executing all processes in production while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply. You will actively contribute to departmental projects and quality work teams, and may initiate straightforward procedure documents and make minor updates to existing documents. You will can troubleshoot basic issues related to established procedures. You will demonstrate procedures during training sessions and may coordinate departmental or process-related activities involving coworkers. 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, etc.). 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. Receive and distribute supplies into production areas as necessary. Train and mentor other team members. Revise and review pertinent documentation as appropriate. Assist in troubleshooting process problems and responding to alarms. May perform other duties as assigned. What you bring to Takeda: Typically requires high school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of related experience or associate degree or higher with no prior experience required. Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing. Knowledge of basic laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to: autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical equipment and CIP/SIP systems. Incumbent must be proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement. Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills. Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures. Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. 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: 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, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection. May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area. 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). Must be able to stand for extended periods of time over an entire 8 or 12-hour shift. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning. May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.

Requirements

• Typically requires high school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of related experience or associate degree or higher with no prior experience required.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to: autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical equipment and CIP/SIP systems.
• Incumbent must be proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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, etc.).
• 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.
• Receive and distribute supplies into production areas as necessary.
• Train and mentor other team members.
• Revise and review pertinent documentation as appropriate.
• Assist in troubleshooting process problems and responding to alarms.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees