Manufacturing Specialist
応募 後で応募 求人ID R0175368 掲載日 03/04/2026 Location:Brooklyn Park, MinnesotaBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
About the role:
As a Manufacturing Specialist, you will provide technical support to 1 or more functions of GMP manufacturing operations (i.e., Cell Culture, Purification, Media/Buffer) and staff. You will write and revise supporting documentation, perform training, implement new/improved procedures, materials, and equipment.
How you will contribute:
- Lead and support continuous improvement efforts to streamline the manufacturing process, reduce waste, maximize safety, and improve process yield, efficiency, and compliance.
- Conduct and document detailed investigations, track exceptional events, change proposals, and audit responses.
- Lead, participate, and/or collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine root cause(s), implement appropriate corrective/preventive actions related to equipment, process, and compliance, including facility support and external vendors.
- Contribute to implementation of new equipment, systems, and procedures; assess impact of new regulatory guidelines on current practice, initiate document change proposals; assist with training and auditing as appropriate.
- Analyze and trend data to aid in the development and/or revision of department processes and procedures.
- Analyze technical problems to contribute to development of new or modified processes involving manufacturing operations.
- Participate in special projects as necessary; serve as manufacturing liaison to other departments and sites.
- Complete mandatory training within required timeframe
- Perform other duties as assigned
What you bring to Takeda:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering and 3 or more years of experience in a GMP environment; or Associate degree in Science or Engineering and 5 or more years of experience in a GMP environment; or High school diploma or GED and 7 or more years of experience in a GMP environment.
- Demonstrated application of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
- Advanced scientific understanding of biology/microbiology and chemistry/biochemistry and strong technical understanding of how they apply to the manufacturing process.
- Proficient and knowledgeable in the operation and complex troubleshooting in primary area of responsibility (i.e., downstream, upstream, media buffer).
- Knowledge of non-manufacturing functions such as QC, Regulatory, QA and/or Materials Management and has the ability to work cross-functionally with these areas.
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment operation, maintenance, and changeover; as well as commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting.
- May have more specific skill sets in areas depending on need/opportunity; aseptic technique, clean room management, MES, column packing, bioreactor operation, chromatography, SAP, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
- Must be team and detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Computer skills, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel. Ideal candidate will have proficiency in mathematics, word processing, technical writing, and spreadsheet management.
- Must have passion to innovate and drive for solutions.
- Must have excellent planning and organizational skills.
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.
- Required to stand/walk while operating manufacturing/computer equipment for several hours at a time on a daily basis.
- May be required occasionally to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds during handling of production equipment and/or materials.
- May be required to climb occasionally (use of stepladders/stairs in production areas, or stairwells in work campus).
- May be required to bend, kneel, or crawl rarely when troubleshooting production equipment.
- May be required to stand and walk frequently and/or for extended periods while overseeing production activities.
- Occasional movement of head/neck while using computer applications and handling of production equipment and materials.
- May be required to perform visual inspection of production equipment, materials, and activities.
- May be required to perform occasional overhead reaching during handling of production materials/files/supplies.
- May be required to occasionally work off-shift hours to help support a 24-7 manufacturing department.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.
- On rare occasions, travel may be required to offsite meetings or training event.
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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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:
Brooklyn Park, MNU.S. Base Salary Range:
$70,000.00 - $110,000.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary 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 base salary 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 and/ or long-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
Brooklyn Park, MNWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes