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Lab Support Technician - Weekend Night Shift

Los Angeles, California
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At Takeda, Quality has always been a priority for us, throughout our long history. Today, what we do in Global Quality touches every part of our diverse organization. It’s reflected in our end-to-end Quality Management System that encompasses R&D, Manufacturing & Distribution, Commercial, Vaccines and our BioLife Plasma collection network. When you’re a part of our team, you’ll do meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of patients. Learn more about us and explore the opportunities to build a remarkable career.

Job ID R0120043 Date posted 04/01/2024 Location Los Angeles, California

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Job Description

This position reports to Weekend Night (E) shift. This shift schedule is Saturday and Sunday 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM, plus a third day during the week. This shift requires working on all company designated holidays. Due to business need, on select occasion employees may be required to work overtime and/or support operations on an alternate shift.

Responsible for coordination (pick-up, receipt, aliquot, distribution and shipping) of in-coming bulk, intermediate, final containers, final package, stability and validation samples. Perform data entry and data collection. Perform daily lab support operation activities (e.g. material, supply and chemical inventory and replenishment, kitting, glassware washing, autoclaving, depyrogenation of labware, biohazardous waste removal and QC Documentation Control) to ensure availability of samples, materials and documentation for QC Labs to meet operational testing turnaround times using Lean Principles. Review and revise documents. Emphasis on continuous improvement and cost effectiveness in daily activities. Participate and guide completion of responsible tasks and improvement projects.

Responsibilities

  • Pick up, receive, aliquot, and distribute samples to the appropriate laboratories for testing by following SOP and using GMP/ GDP/ LIMS.

  • Support in troubleshooting of issues as they arise from daily tasks, such as sample management, documentation management, inventory management and other lab support activities.

  • Perform lab support activities such as supplies inventory management, supplies ordering and replenishing, managing services requests for Lab equipment, kitting, glassware washing, depyrogenation of labware, autoclaving, and lab wastes removal.

  • Ship samples to external laboratories for testing.

  • Use Global LIMS or other computerized systems for sample receipt, data entry and data approval.

  • Manage laboratory documentation including the creation, issuance, and archiving of test data packets, test requests, and other QC related documentation.

  • Contribute to a team setting within the laboratory and potentially work with other work teams to improve such as, increasing process efficiency, generating cost savings, improving quality compliance, and providing support to new product or process.

  • Follow basic lab procedures to assist with general laboratory procedures including preparation of solvents, buffers, reagent solutions, measuring and dispensing of solid and liquid chemicals and raw materials.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED. 1+ years of related experience or AA (or equivalent) or higher with no prior experience required.

  • Familiarity with cGMP/GDP and general FDA regulations.

  • Complete tasks promptly and take on additional assignments.

  • Good teamwork and communication with internal and external customers

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs.

  • 20/20 near vision required (corrected is acceptable).

  • In general, we ask that you have a combination of walking to pick up samples from multiple sample collection locations in manufacturing throughout the day and performing inventory, stocking, dishwashing, autoclaving of laboratory materials. There may be some sedentary work as assigned.

Work Environment

  • Will work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.

  • No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.

  • Required to work with biohazardous or hazardous waste removal/transferring.

  • May work in a cold, wet environment.

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:

USA - CA - Los Angeles

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$16.15 - $25.38

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

USA - CA - Los Angeles

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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