<span>Manufacturing Technician II</span>

$39,208 - $61,610/Yr

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Social Circle, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Social Circle, GA

1,001-5,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Technician II is responsible for executing production processes while adhering to cGMP and environmental health and safety guidelines. This role involves preparing media and buffer solutions, operating production equipment, monitoring critical process parameters, and maintaining documentation. The technician will also troubleshoot process issues, assist in technology transfers, and mentor team members, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and buffer solutions.
• Operate Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place systems.
• Assemble and operate filtration systems.
• Operate general production equipment such as pH and conductivity meters, autoclave, and portable mixers.
• Monitor and record critical process parameters.
• Complete all relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.
• Perform sampling using aseptic techniques.
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Train and mentor other team members.
• Write, revise and review pertinent documentation.
• Troubleshoot process problems and respond to process alarms.
• Assist with process/equipment validation and data analysis.
• Work with maintenance/metrology to ensure preventative maintenance is done.
• Initiate and/or coordinate other process improvement projects.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED plus 2+ years of experience or an associate's degree or higher and 1+ years related work experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, and analytical equipment.
• Ability to apply quantitative analysis to analyze process performance.
• Proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and able to work with both metric and USA standards of measurement.
• Good verbal/written communication skills and procedural writing skills.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Very good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in handling pallet-jacks, pallet trucks, and forklifts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.
• Well-being benefits.
• Sick time and paid vacation accrual.