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Engineer I

Employer
Takeda
Location
Social Circle, Georgia
Start date
Nov 26, 2024
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Job Description

Job Title: Engineer I

Location: Social Circle, GA

About the role:

Join Takeda as an Engineer I where you will provide process support to the IG Purification manufacturing group by investigating and troubleshooting technical issues within the Social Circle IG Purification manufacturing facility. You will assist your quality and manufacturing partners in maintaining process compliance, aiding in the implementation of yield and process improvements, and supporting process validation activities. As part of the IG Purification Manufacturing Sciences team, you will report to the Manager of Manufacturing Sciences, IG Purification.

How you will contribute:
  • Troubleshoot and provide timely resolution to technical issues in support of ramp-up and steady-state operations of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

  • Ability to solve routine design and engineering tasks with some assistance. Select sound techniques to solve problems and make design recommendations under direction of manager. Assists in the preparation and participation in technical reviews and responsible for organizing data and preparing appropriate documentation for assigned projects.

  • Evaluate and prepare product impact assessments for process exceptions.

  • Act with supervision to conduct smaller yield and cycle time improvement projects.

  • Work with Manufacturing to help promote key metrics such as yields and capacity.

  • Track and trend yields and report on the key metrics.

  • Work to execute experiments in the Manufacturing Sciences lab.

  • Support teams to resolve complex problems.

  • Contribute to process validation protocols and final reports (e.g. process performance qualification, mixing study, hold study, etc). Coordinates and supports training and execution of validation activities.

  • Promote the use of DMAIC tools in problem solving and projects.

  • Analyze scientific, and statistical data to draw appropriate conclusions.

  • Actively support information sharing and learning between team members.

  • Provide technical support for equipment in manufacturing, as second level support. Gain knowledge of systems to grow into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) role.

What you bring to Takeda:
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or other related technical field.

  • Knowledge of FDA-regulated manufacturing environments is desired/preferred.

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of the purification of plasma proteins and biochemistry.

  • Experience with basic engineering principles in various scientific disciplines.

  • Ability to solve routine technical problems without assistance.

  • Ability to discuss normally encountered technical and project management issues, both verbally and in written form.

  • Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Able to efficiently communicate with cross-functional teams and management.

  • Has the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Must be a self-starter and detail oriented. Must be willing to learn and develop engineering and project skills.

  • Must embrace working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cross-functional environment.

  • Must have proficient computer skills and be experienced using MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with Minitab or other statistical software preferred.

  • Ability to participate in small teams and work as a collaborative team member.

  • Self-driven individual that requires minimal supervision.

  • Training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred.

Other Job Requirements

  • Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in support of project execution on an infrequent basis (< 5%).

  • Ability to work in a clean room environment for extended periods of time.

  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs) due to safety requirements in specific areas.

  • Ability to travel on an infrequent basis (< 5 %)

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.

  • 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.

#GMSGQ #ZR1

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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Base Salary Range:

56,000.00 - 88,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary 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 base salary 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 and/or long-termincentives. 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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes

Company

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, our organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R&D efforts, we’re laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe.

 

Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future

For more information, visit https://jobs.takeda.com/

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