Manufacturing Technician II

Overview

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Job Description

About the role:

Join Takeda and help deliver life-changing medicines by executing day-to-day production operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. In this hands-on role, you’ll perform manual manufacturing tasks and operate automated equipment while strictly adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, and all applicable regulations.

How You Will Contribute

• Execute all assigned production processes and activities in the manufacturing area, including manual operations and automated equipment use.
• Follow cGMP, EHS guidelines, and established procedures to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution.
• Troubleshoot straightforward process or procedure issues and escalate appropriately.
• Initiate minor updates to existing documents (e.g., controlled documents) with appropriate guidance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and participate in departmental projects and Quality Working Teams, as applicable.
• Follow all safety rules, SOPs, cGMP, work rules and other company policies and initiatives.
• Support all local manufacturing operations.
• Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Work in a team environment, performing hands-on execution of manual and automated manufacturing operations. Equipment includes but is not limited to:
  Centrifuges, Filter Presses, Ultrafiltration systems, CIP/COP, Nanofiltration Skids, Chromatography Columns and material handling devices. Manual activities include weighing and addition of chemicals, paste suspension, equipment cleaning, room cleaning, equipment assembly/disassembly, transfer panel connections, titrations and other activities.
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area as necessary.
• Perform removal of hazardous waste per safety guidelines.
• Troubleshoot minor process problems and respond to process alarms.
• Communicate issues related to safety, quality, compliance and equipment to the manufacturing lead operator and supervisor.
• Participate in the training of team members on the manufacturing floor.
• Participate in the revision and review of pertinent documentation as appropriate.
• Participate in Safety and Continuous Improvement Teams.

What You Bring To Takeda

• High school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of related experience or AA or higher with no prior experience required.
• General working knowledge of related manufacturing techniques and specialties.
• Basic Automation experience using Delta
  
  V, Electronic Batch Management, PLC, etc.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to centrifuges, filtration systems and CIP/SIP (Clean in Place/Steam in Place).
• Must have good communication skills in English (both verbal and written) and understanding of cGMP regulations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written procedures.
• Proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Good computer 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:

• 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.
• Must be able to…