Manufacturing Technician I
Company: Takeda
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. 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. GMSGQ ZR1 LI-MA1 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
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