Cell Therapy Support Technician/Specialist

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Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Cell Therapy Support Specialist/Technician in our Cambridge, MA office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The role will support the routine operations of the cell therapy manufacturing team and report to the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations. The position will provide support services to the team during a manufacturing run including kitting, material delivery into production suites and other critical duties as needed.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support material kitting operations, inventory management, and coordinate material delivery

• Follow SOPs on cleaning procedures and assemble material kits under aseptic conditions

• Deliver critical materials into production suites during manufacturing campaigns

• Coordinate warehouse and shipping operations for incoming material, , outgoing samples, and outgoing final product

• Follow kitting and dispensing SOPs

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Education and Experience:

• For Technician: Associates degree in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science

• For Specialist: Associates degree in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 4 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique essential

• Ability to Obtain and maintain aseptic qualification status

• Basic knowledge of cGxP regulations

• Ability to work weekends as needed to support on-going manufacturing runs

• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling

Knowledge and Skills:

• Teamwork – Ability to work well in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment

• Communication - Able to expresses one’s self clearly and concisely within team; documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; timely and effectively communicates issues to supervisor

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems and determine causes and possible solutions using appropriate information

• Organization – Exercises good time management and prioritization skills and can successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Motivated – Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description.

Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, absent an approved religious or medical reason. US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. If you are contacted by a Takeda recruiter about your job application, we encourage you to seek more information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function to which you have applied.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

• Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions

• 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

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