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Job Description

About the role:

As a Cell Processing Technician, working on the Cell Therapy GMP Manufacturing team, you will be empowered to support the manufacturing of Takeda's Cell Therapy products and work with peers to support clean room activities. The primary focus of the Cell Processing Technician role will be cGMP cell therapy manufacturing at Takeda's new cell processing facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will directly contribute to the delivery of novel cell products to support human clinical trials.

How you will contribute:

• Support execution of unit operations for manufacturing of patient therapies according to standard operating procedures and cGMP, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Perform operations in a cleanroom environment, using proper controls to assure aseptic processing: includes gowning, cleaning, and isolation procedures
• Perform supporting operations including preparation of consumables, media blending, cleaning, environmental monitoring, and document activities in appropriate electronic system according to cGMP guidelines and good documentation practices
• Support completion of all daily manufacturing tasks following standard operating procedures and batch document instructions, completing forms, reports, logs and records of equipment, and batches
• Perform quarterly cleaning of all BSC and manufacturing equipment within the cleanroom and document in appropriate record according to standard operating procedures
• Ensure all training assignments are complete and up to date, to maintain necessary technical skills
• Participate in problem identification, problem solving, and change initiatives in cooperation with other teams and functions
• Maintain Grade B gowning qualifications to support cleanroom activities
• Ensure manufacturing equipment and required materials are available, maintained, and qualified for the different manufacturing activities
• Work is generally performed in a GMP manufacturing facility and may require extended periods of standing (4 hours)

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biology, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 0+ years relevant cell processing experience in Manufacturing or Process Development.
• Previous hands-on experience in a cGMP or clinically regulated environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets preferred.
• Ability to lift, pull, or push equipment requiring up to 25-50 lbs. of force
• Ability to work weekends

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with a remote location near, and availability to work during the working hours of, the corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as a condition of employment.

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