What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II position at Takeda Pharmaceutical?
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Job Description
Job Title : Engineer II
Location : Social Circle, GA
About the role :
Join Takeda as an Engineer II where you will provide process support to the Fractionation manufacturing group by investigating and troubleshooting technical issues within the Social Circle Fractionation 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 Fractionation Manufacturing Sciences team, you will report to the Associate Director of Manufacturing Sciences, Fractionation.
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.
Evaluate and prepare product impact assessments for process exceptions.
Act independently with minimal supervision to conduct smaller yield and cycle time improvement projects. Expected to make suggestion on improvements based on recent technical knowledge.
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.
Lead teams to resolve complex problems.
Develop 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.
What you bring to Takeda :
BS engineering 2 years related experience.
Experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment is desired.
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Practical and theoretical knowledge of the precipitation and / or purification of plasma proteins and biochemistry.
Experience with engineering principles in various scientific disciplines.
Ability to solve routine technical problems with 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.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills
Ability to participate in lead teams and work as a collaborative team member.
Self-driven individual that requires minimal supervision.
Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments), six sigma, and lean manufacturing a plus
Other Physical Requirements
Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in support of project execution on an infrequent basis (
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 (
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.
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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 :
67,900.00 - 106,700.00
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 e mployee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and / or l ong- t erm incentive s . 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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
