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Job Description

About the Role:

As a Quality Control Analyst I, you will execute routine in-process, drug substance, and stability test methods. Use a variety of laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data (such as LIMS, SoftmaxPro, Charles River Endoscan, MODA, and Empower).Maintain lab operations (including cleaning, ordering of supplies, reagent preparation, stocking, waste disposal).

How you will contribute:

• Demonstrate a functional understanding of a laboratory setting and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). 

• Work within laboratory environment for extended periods of time, conducting facility monitoring (i.e., Environmental Monitoring and Critical Utility Monitoring) and product tests, reviewing  data, maintaining laboratory materials and instruments and other laboratory functions as required.

• Complete all testing, including special project and protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOP’s, specifications, and cGMP regulations.

• Support low risk deviations, CAPA’s and change controls within the electronic Quality Management System. 

• Initiate and own laboratory investigations.

• Occasionally participate in department problem-solving.    

• Author minor revisions to existing SOP’s.

• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments. 

• May be required to work overtime or be assigned to a different shift as needed.

• May perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.

• Complete mandatory training within required timeframe.

• Employee at this level is involved in routine tasks of basic scope and complexity.

• Employee receives detailed instructions on new work and refers to policies and procedures for guidance.

• Responsible for conducting independent work with guidance from trainers and more senior staff.

• Responsible for making basic decisions founded on sound principles, international industry/regulatory standards, and robust scientific basis.

• Understand the needs of key collaborators (i.e., Quality and Manufacturing Operations) to provide compliant and timely test results.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any Life Sciences with relevant laboratory coursework.

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.

• Previous experience in a regulated environment preferred.

• Laboratory instrumentation understanding or experience preferred.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with managers and peers.

• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English.

• Must have basic computer skills. General use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc. for the purposes of work execution, training, performance management, and self-service. Good interpersonal skills and able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.

• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing preferred.

• Knowledge of basic chemical, biological and/or microbiological safety procedures preferred.

• Must display eagerness to learn and continuously improve.

• QC Analytical Skill Set – HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, Appearance, Concentration, pH, CE, Osmolality, TOC, strong micropipetting skills

• QC Bioassay Skill Set – ELISA’s, Cell Maintenance, Cell-Based Assays, plate readers, Gels, icIEF, Aseptic Technique, strong micropipetting skills, biosafety cabinets

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

For Location:

Brooklyn Park, MN

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$24.76 - $38.87

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage 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 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, MN

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No