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Manufacturing Technician II - Days

Takeda
On-site
Round Lake Beach, IL
$18.85 - $29.62 USD yearly
Operations
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Role Summary

Manufacturing Technician II responsible for supporting GMP manufacturing of lifesaving therapies. You will run and support production activities, lead the line, train junior technicians, and ensure accurate batch documentation. This role contributes to delivering high-quality medicines and requires GMP manufacturing experience and flexibility to support a 24/7 operation. Location: Round Lake, IL.

Responsibilities

  • Run and support production activities in accordance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards while operating key equipment such as DAP lines, forklifts, hoists, and moving products and materials through the production process.
  • Lead the line, train junior technicians, and collaborate with other teams to achieve production and quality goals.
  • Accurately complete batch documentation, keep your work area clean and ready for inspection, and promptly report safety, quality, or equipment issues to management.

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or higher preferred

Qualifications

  • GMP manufacturing experience is required
  • At least 2 years of related experience, or 1 year with an AA degree
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and follow work instructions in English

Additional Requirements

  • Able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 30 lbs. (with material handling equipment when needed)
  • Able to stand and walk for most of a 12-hour shift, including moving between rooms and across the site
  • Comfortable bending, twisting, reaching overhead, squatting, and doing repetitive hand and arm motions
  • Work indoors around moving equipment and machinery, with some loud noise (hearing protection may be required)
  • Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite (respiratory protection may be required)
  • Work in controlled areas that require safety gear and gowning, including protective clothing to cover the head, face, hands, feet, and body
  • May work in clean rooms and cool or hot storage areas, depending on department
  • Must not be allergic to cephalosporin for specific product-touch roles
  • Must follow appearance rules in manufacturing areas (for example, no make-up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails in designated areas)
  • Able to work flexible or non-traditional hours to support 24/7 operations, including some overtime, weekends, holidays, and off-shift coverage