Manufacturing Technician III
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description
About the Role:
This position is responsible for supporting all current and future
processes in production in B8 Purification which may include small,
mid or large-scale manufacturing, while strictly adhering to cGMP,
environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related
regulations which could apply. They are expected to fully
participate in both departmental projects and any quality working
teams which may be applicable. Under the general direction of the
manufacturing lead operator and the overall direction of the
supervisor, this position shall be responsible for the hands-on
execution of all activities in the production area. The incumbent
may be responsible for leading a smaller team around one or more
pieces of equipment and may act as a delegate to the lead operator
in their absence. In addition to making routine revisions to
documents, he/she may rewrite complex procedures or initiate new
procedures as applicable. The incumbent has enough applied
technical knowledge to perform advanced troubleshooting tasks on
manual and automated equipment and may even assist during the
transfer of new technologies into manufacturing. They have enough
technical and administrative competence to organize and lead
production activities, including demonstrating leadership in
state-of-the-art cGMP compliance, and environmental health and
safety skills. They must always promote Takeda's focus on Patient,
Trust, Reputation, and Business.
How you will contribute:
Support all local manufacturing operations.
Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
Perform 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.
Interface and Navigate through the DeltaV, Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC), and Electronic Batch Management (EBM) systems to
effectively respond to process events, changes, and tasks.
Respond to alarms properly and accurately escalate the issue to
supervision/management, and the appropriate support groups when
necessary.
Receive and distribute supplies into the production area as
needed.
May perform removal of hazardous waste.
Troubleshoot process problems and respond to process alarms.
Communicate issues related to safety, quality, compliance and
equipment to the manufacturing lead operator and supervisor.
Assist lead operator by leading a smaller team around one or more
pieces of equipment.
May act as a delegate to the lead operator in their absence.
Participate in the training and mentoring of team members on the
manufacturing floor.
Participate in the creation, revision and review of pertinent
manufacturing related documents.Participate in Safety and
Continuous Improvement Teams and support continuous improvement
tools in the area.Work with other groups such as
maintenance/metrology to ensure preventative maintenance and
corrective maintenance work is performed.Initiate and/or coordinate
other process improvement project.May perform other duties as
assigned.
Advanced process knowledge of related manufacturing techniques and
specialties.
Thorough automation experience using DeltaV, 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).
Experience operating material handling equipment such as pallet
jacks and forklifts.
Must have strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and
understanding of cGMP regulations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing
environment.
Must be able to read and follow detailed written procedures and
have strong computer skills.
Must be able to apply quantitative analysis to analyze process
performance.
Must be proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be
able to work with both the metric and USA standards of
measurement.
Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and
efficiently in a team environment.
Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
What you bring to Takeda:
Requires high school diploma and a minimum of 2-4 years related
experience.
Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time throughout the
duration of an 8 or 12 hour shift.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs while wearing special
gowning.
May require bending, twisting, reaching, and/or squatting motions
to perform certain tasks.
In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work
and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special
gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear
protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial
fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
Will work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and
filter aid that may require respiratory protection. Facial hair
must be removed if required to wear respirator.
Will work in a cold, wet environment.
Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
Must be able to work overtime as required. (only for non-exempt
positions)
May be required to work in a confined area.
Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.
What Takeda can offer you:
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and
Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health
screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase
additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable
contributions
Family Planning Support
Professional training and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement.
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.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce
and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Location and Salary Information: This post excludes CO
applicants
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EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce
and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - CA - Los Angeles
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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