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Facilities Equipment Technician

Social Circle, Georgia
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As a trusted global leader and industry partner who is reimagining plasma and exploring its untapped potential, Takeda’s Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) Business Unit is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients worldwide who rely on these lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies.

With an 80-year legacy of developing treatments for rare and complex chronic diseases, we thrive on innovation, offering a broad, differentiated portfolio of more than 20 plasma medicines with integrated care solutions to patients in more than 80 countries.

Powered by ~ 17,000 Takeda employees, our ~230 high-quality BioLife donation centers, a dedicated R&D team, and eight world-class plasma manufacturing facilities, we are unleashing data, digital and technology to transform our end-to-end operations and set new industry standards.

This enables us to innovatively and sustainably meet the growing and changing needs of patients, our people, and our planet, today and in the future.

Job ID R0131217 Date posted 08/14/2024 Location Social Circle, Georgia

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The Facilities Equipment Technician is responsible for the management of small miscellaneous instruments, Category B equipment and the facility DI water system. in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), with emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA), and applicable Takeda and BioLife polices, procedures and quality initiatives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Monitor, inspect and maintain equipment to be compliant with processes and procedures..

  • Serve as focal point for equipment related topics during internal and external regulatory inspections.

  • Interact with equipment/service vendors as appropriate.

  • Provide, coordinate and manage applicable instrument calibration processes and records.

  • Maintain the Preventive Maintenance records as well as set the frequency of PM’s based on historical data or manufacturer recommendations.

  • Responsible for the calibration and maintenance tracking system.

  • Provide support for the Rees Environmental Monitoring system.

  • Responsible for initiating deviations as needed for Out of Tolerance notifications.

  • Responsible for removing equipment from service on or prior to the maintenance due date, or if documentation review suggest a negative impact to test results.

  • Responsible for shipping equipment/instruments out for calibration and maintaining shipping log.

  • Responsible for entering equipment and maintaining the Vigilant Maintenance Tracking System.

  • Initiate and route Category B forms.

  • Assist with organizing and maintain document storage.

  • Maintain up to date MSDS records.

  • May assist with ordering through the procurement system

  • May assist in Lab Office as needed

  • Other duties as assigned.

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong customer service orientation.

  • Must have good organization, prioritization and follow-up skills.

  • Ability to overcome obstacles and to deliver results.

  • Results oriented with ability to adapt to changing priorities.

  • Must have excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate with all levels of professionals, both internal and external.

  • Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Ability to work in an office/production environment.

  • Industrial laboratory where typical hazardous materials are handled.

  • Personal protective (safety) equipment is required in most areas.

  • Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

  • The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Leadership

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

  • Putting the patient at the center

  • Building trust with society

  • Reinforcing our reputation

  • Developing the business

Decision-making and Autonomy

  • Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing deviation occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions.

Interaction

  • Interfaces with employees of various educational backgrounds and levels within the company. Must be able to communicate effectively with all these various business partners.

Complexity

  • Walking, standing, observing others performing work assignments

  • Performing and demonstrating work assignments, which may involve lifting, bending, stooping, sitting, leaning.

  • The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited college/university in a biomedical discipline (Chemical, physical, biological, clinical lab science, or medical technology,)

OR

  • Associate degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

OR

  • High School Diploma with minimum 3 years relevant laboratory work experience 

Desired:

Bachelor degree in medical technology or Associates degree in medical laboratory technology

1 year laboratory training or work experience preferred

MT or MLT certification from ASCP or other accredited certifying organization preferred

BioLife Compensation and BenefitsSummary

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 - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$20.53 - $32.26

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 - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within PDT at Takeda?

  • Bold thinker
  • Systematic
  • Innovative
  • Collaborator
  • Agile
  • Tenacious
At the iHUB, we focus on disruptive innovation within our patient ecosystem that not only focuses on the patients of today, but creates the pathway to meet the patients of tomorrow.

Nat Arlander - Head of the Plasma Innovation Hub in PDT

Our dedicated and specialized PDT R&D organization is uniquely positioned to support the entire patient experience. By challenging decades of established thinking and driving patient-centric innovations, we have the opportunity to have a tremendous impact on those who rely on plasma-derived therapies today and those who can benefit from them in the future.

Kristina Allikmets - Head of PDT, R&D

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