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Job Description

About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Technician, Viral Vector Manufacturing Operations. You will be partially based in Devens, Massachusetts and fully transition to Cambridge over a period of 2 years. You will directly contribute to the successful delivery of novel cell products in support of human clinical trials.

How you will contribute:

• Execute unit operations for manufacturing of viral vector according to standard operating procedures and cGMP, regulatory and safety requirements. Duties include basic cell culture manipulations as well as specialized techniques for cell expansion, transfection, TFF, and filling.

• Perform operations in a cleanroom environment, using proper controls to assure aseptic processing; includes gowning, cleaning, and isolation procedures.

• Perform supporting operations as needed including preparation of consumables, media blending, cleaning, and environmental monitoring.

• Complete all daily manufacturing tasks following standard operating procedures and batch document instructions, completing forms, reports, logs and records of equipment, and batches as required.

• Ensure all training assignments are complete and up to date, to maintain necessary technical skills and knowledge.

• Ensure processing equipment and required materials are available, maintained, and qualified as required for the different manufacturing activities.

• Support investigations and technical deviations pertaining to GMP manufacturing.

• Actively participate in problem identification, problem solving, and change initiatives in cooperation with cross functional team members.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and minimum 2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science.

• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique is 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.

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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