Hiring company: Takeda
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (Glendale)
SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will perform environmental monitoring of clean rooms and controlled areas to support qualifications and routine sampling of the facility and critical utilities including WFI, compressed gas, nitrogen. Conduct microbial-based assays including bioburden testing, microbial quantification, and organism identification. Join Takeda as a Quality Control Analyst where you will report to the Supervisor of Microbiology and work along side other experienced Analyst.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Perform microbial and particulate monitoring of clean rooms throughout the facility
Perform testing to supporting microbial identifications, bioburden analysis, biological indicators, growth promotion, and water groups. Will read microbial plates and interpret test results. Some troubleshooting will be required
Perform review of test data and document data using GDP
Use Global LIMS or other computerized systems for entering and approving test results
Will perform change requests (e.g. ECR, DCR). Assure SOPs are updated; prepare and update as determined
Identification and issuance of Alert/OOL forms for out of limit results. May be asked to conduct investigations into Alert/OOL excursions
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Ensure that equipment maintenance is documented
Investigate deviations and write exception documents
Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR, and cGMP regulations
Help complete validations for lab equipment, lab methods, or facility projects
May be asked to produce and summarize special laboratory studies
Promote Lean principles such as 5S throughout daily work activities
WHAT YOU BRING TO TAKEDA:
Have a working knowledge of assays/equipment in functional area
Able solve technical, compliance, or operational problems
Working knowledge of applicable CTP/SOPs, EHS requirements, and application of cGMP/GDPs
Typically requires bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological science, or other related technical field with some related work experience
Will work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body
No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment
May work in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn
20/20 near vision required (corrected vision is acceptable)
Will work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, and alkaline that require protective equipment
Can work different shifts, including weekends and overtime
May be asked to work in a confined area. Inside and Outdoor working conditions
Some Clean Room and wet/cool/hot storage area
Perform removal of hazardous waste
WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and volunteering
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
MORE ABOUT US:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and outstanding patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers 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 provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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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.
Empowering our people to shine:
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.
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.