Manufacturing Technician I

Takeda; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda seeks a Manufacturing Technician I in Los Angeles to oversee the handling of human blood plasma, ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety protocols. The role involves supporting production activities, maintaining documentation, and participating in continuous improvement efforts. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Related work experience preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support all local manufacturing activities in Plasma Operations.
• Follow basic safety rules and cGMP guidelines.
• Perform plasma loading and carton disposal.

Skills

Proficiency in written and oral English

Good communication skills

Quantitative analysis skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description

About the Role:

The position is responsible for the receiving, segregation, sorting, and storage of human blood plasma in preparation of plasma production runs in the Teardown department. Manufacturing Technician I will perform basic troubleshooting tasks for the Automated Plasma Dispositioning System (APDS) Sorting Line.Under the direction of a Supervisor or Lead Operator, Technician I is responsible for executing all processes in production, while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and other related regulations that could apply. Technician I is expected to participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams when applicable. Assigned training records must be kept up to date.Due to business need, employees may be required to work overtime and/or support operations on an alternate shift.

How you will Contribute:

• Support all local manufacturing activities in Plasma Operations
• Clean production area per cGMP
• Participate on Continuous Improvement teams
• Perform plasma loading, carton opening, carton disposal, and MES functions to support APDS sorting line operations based on Teardown plasma schedule
• Perform cycle counts, bin diving, inventory count, and pallet spot check
• Segregate plasma units to be processed with an “On Hold” or “Quarantine” status
• Follow basic safety rules, SOPs, cGMP, work rules and company policies
• Complete and/or verify documentation following GDDP
• Operate PIT equipment, including forklift and pallet jack
• Perform truck receiving transactions in APDS
• Perform unloading and segregation of plasma arriving from donor centers
• Perform mandatory stretching at start of shift according to the department stretching program
• May perform removal of hazardous waste, if applicable

• Must be proficient in written and oral English
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and understanding of cGMP regulations
• Good procedural writing skills
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions
• 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

What you Bring to Takeda:

• High school diploma or GED. Some related work experience preferred

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:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• 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.
• No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• Will work in a cold, wet environment
• Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• May be required to work in a confined area.
• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
• Will be exposed to warehouse and manufacturing areas at +5°C and -20°C or colder
• Will be exposed to human blood plasma

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.

This posting excludes Colorado applicants.

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 - CA - Van Nuys

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$14.86 - $23.32

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

USA - CA - Van Nuys

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No