Lab Specialist MSAT Drug Product (fmd)

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Lab Specialist MSAT Drug Product (f/m/d)

Join Takedas MSAT Drug Product Lab team and help advance innovative vaccine manufacturingyour hands-on DP process expertise makes the difference.

How will you contribute:

• Plan and execute experiments for the drug product process including formulation aseptic filling freeze drying and capping; support troubleshooting process improvement and technology transfer.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned process steps and laboratory equipment providing technical expertise and sound judgment during study execution.
• Evaluate interpret and document experimental results in compliance with GMP laboratory quality standards and internal procedures ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Lead or support laboratory investigations and change controls identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure operational readiness of assigned equipment and systems including qualification calibration cleaning and maintenance of cleanrooms and BSL-1/BSL-2 areas.
• Maintain compliant laboratory operations including material management and documentation within digital systems (DMS ELN).
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and controlled documentation in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Ensure adherence to EHS standards and actively contribute to a safe and compliant working environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate technical results clearly in English within an international environment.

In this position you will report to the Manager MSAT Lab DP

What you bring to Takeda:

• Completed vocational training in a scientific discipline (e.g. Laboratory Technician MTA BTA CTA) with further qualification (e.g. Chemietechniker) or several years of relevant professional experience in sterile manufacturing environments such as Vaccines Biologics Compounding Aseptic Filling and/or Lyophilization.
• Proven hands-on experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing pilot-scale or laboratory environments.
• Solid theoretical understanding of aseptic techniques and basic microbiology.

• Practical experience operating sterile production and laboratory equipment (e.g. autoclaves freeze dryers filling systems bioreactors balances pH meters).
• Confident handling of SOPs batch documentation and experimental protocols in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Experience with electronic documentation systems (e.g. DMS ELN) and standard data analysis tools (e.g. MS Excel).
• Experience supporting validation troubleshooting or technology transfer activities is advantageous.

• High level of accuracy and reliability in experimental execution and documentation.
• Strong quality and compliance mindset with a structured and independent working approach.
• Responsible and safety-conscious behavior in laboratory and cleanroom environments.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams within an international organization.
• Willingness to continuously develop technical knowledge and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

About Us:

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas including gastrointestinal and inflammation rare diseases plasma-derived therapies oncology neuroscience and vaccines.

In Singen around 1200 employees specialize in the production of liquid semi-solid and freeze-dried medicines. Singen is the only production site in the global Takeda network for the manufacture of our new vaccine. Takeda Singen is a regionally significant employer and has been awarded the independent Top Employer certificate several years in a row. The site is characterized by its high level of diversity (e.g. more than 55 nationalities and over 40% of leaders are women) its long company history and its excellent development opportunities. The town of Singen (Hohentwiel) is located on the beautiful Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg with a view of the Alps and close proximity to France Liechtenstein Austria and Switzerland.

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