Manufacturing Associate I

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Associate I, you will perform and document daily manufacturing operations according to SOPs in a cGMP environment. You will operate biologics production equipment (bioreactors, filtration units, chromatography systems and fixed/portable vessels) and will execute validation protocols. You will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

How you will contribute:

• Perform dispensing, labeling, and transferring/staging of raw materials and parts
• Assemble/disassemble, clean, and sterilize components, parts, and equipment
• Maintain equipment, area, and cleaning logbooks
• With general management or guidance will assemble and operate biologics production equipment, such as bioreactors, filtration units, chromatography systems and fixed/portable vessels
• Perform basic trouble shooting
• Document cGMP data for processing steps and equipment activities while following standard operating procedures. Main documentation includes batch records, work orders, and equipment logbooks.
• With general management performs/or assists with processing steps and manufacturing support activities by managing process parameters in batch record and control systems.
• Execute batch records and validation protocols under management/direction of others.
• Review equipment use logs with support
• Perform inventory transactions in SAP
• Performs data entry into LIMS
• Perform cleaning/sanitizing production equipment

What you bring to Takeda:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in GMP environment preferred.
• Associates degree or higher in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) preferred.
• Knowledge of non-manufacturing functions such as QC, Regulatory, QA, and/or Materials Management a plus
• Prior experience with lab equipment a plus
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) and rounding
• Can perform basic computer operations, such as ability to navigate in MS Office, use email, and complete training using Web Based Training (WBT)
• Familiar or experience with cGMP within Biotech or Pharmaceutical operations a plus

Important Considerations:

• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.
• 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.
• Stand and Walk - Required to stand/walk while operating manufacturing/computer equipment for several hours at a time daily.
• Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling Lifting - Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day for 15-minute durations while handling production equipment and/or materials.
• Climb - Required to climb (use of stepladders/stairs in production areas, or stairwells in work campus) several times a day for 15-minute durations.
• Bend and Kneel - Required to bend, kneel, or crawl several times a day for 15-minute durations.
• Overhead work - Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials/files/supplies several times a day for 15-minute durations.
• Moving Head and Neck Required movement of head/neck while using computer applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day for several hours at a time.
• Twisting - Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day for several hours at a time.
• Repetitive Use - Required repetitive use of arms and wrists while setting up equipment several times a day for several hours at a time.
• Must have the ability to work assigned shift (day or night).
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.
• On rare occasions, travel may be required to offsite meetings or training event.

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.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $18.85 - $29.62

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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.

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: Brooklyn Park, MN

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No