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Job DescriptionJob Title: Quality Control Technician II
Location: Lexington, MA
About the role:
As a Quality Control Technician, you will provide operational support for the Manufacturing and QC GMP functions, both for cross-functional teams and for core laboratory operations support. You will also focus on support activities such as environmental monitoring, important utility sampling, sample transport, and general laboratory support. You will report to the Quality Control Manager.
How you will contribute:
Focus on aspects related to EM sampling including high-quality water systems, cleanroom environments, and gasses (in the field in manufacturing, utility, and laboratory locations), transporting of samples, some limited support testing, coordination of related activities that tie in with Environmental Monitoring.
Operational support activities such as in-field sampling/inspections, sample management, records management, EM area housekeeping activities and lab support responsibilities, data review.
Support document generation, such as sampling procedures, sample transport procedures, maintenance of GMP documentation.
Coordination with other departments to facilitate support activities (ex. field sampling or sample collection), involvement in non-routine projects within the department.
What you bring to Takeda:
Normally requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 2-4 years related experience (Higher degrees may reduce the minimum years' experience required).
Some knowledge of the job. Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.
Experience in Laboratory Information Management Systems, Trackwise, EDMS would be ideal.
Travel between the MA sites is expected on a routine basis. A valid driver's license is required as sample transport may include driving a company vehicle.
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:
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.
Ability to lift, pull, or push equipment requiring 50lbs of force.
Repetitive bending and reaching to setup and break-down equipment.
Ability to climb ladders and work platforms.
Ability to work around chemicals.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowning, and respiratory protection in some cases.
Ability to walk and stand for periods of time.
Individual may be required to participate in environmental chamber monitoring program which would include the use of an on-call mobile phone as well as on-site support during non-business hours.
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.
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:
USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS
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.
LocationsUSA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time