Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Quality Control

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Hoover, AL to perform regulated testing per SOPs while supporting sample handling, QC, result reporting and equipment maintenance. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely results, and strict adherence to quality initiatives and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include handling donor test processes, recording activities, and participating in continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biomedical discipline required.
• Ability to read and apply SOPs and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, compliance, and data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with computers and applicable software.

Responsibilities

• Perform authorized high and moderate complexity laboratory testing per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Support sample management, test performance, quality control, result review, and reporting.
• Maintain equipment and document quality control activities and calibrations.
• Identify issues affecting test performance and report to management when needed.
• Participate in operational excellence initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).

Skills

Laboratory testing

SOP compliance

Quality control

Recordkeeping

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical discipline

MT/MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent)

Tools

Personal computers

Laboratory software

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Hoover, AL to perform regulated testing per SOPs while supporting sample handling, QC, result reporting and equipment maintenance. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely results, and strict adherence to quality initiatives and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include handling donor test processes, recording activities, and participating in continuous improvement efforts.