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Job Description

About the role:

As the Sr Quality Assurance Computer Systems Administrator, you will help develop and maintain the LIMS, Empower and other QC systems, per 21 CFR requirements, including daily maintenance, account management, troubleshooting and training.

Provide quality support relative to computer systems on site, including risk assessments, qualification documentation, data integrity, change control assessments, investigations, deviations, CAPA and periodic review of computer system validations.

How you will contribute:

• Administrate all data groups, users and permissions within the LIMS, Empower and other QC system.
• Support troubleshooting of cross instance configuration from other sites in the network and inbound and outbound LIMS communication with EBM systems.
• Review and update software operational and administrative standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Provide and conduct training on LIMs
• Involve in activities related to new instruments that will be installed and will be communicated with LIMS and Empower.
• Support on validation's and related documentation for new functionality and upgrades to any computer systems including LIMS at the site..
• Maintain data integrity, including performing assessments, periodic reviews and disaster recovery per FDA guidelines and company SOP's.
• Assist analysts in troubleshooting issues through remote connection after business hours.
• Monitoring/Control of the SQL LIMS Database, and other QC instruments.
• Provide technical subject matter expert (SME) support for authoring and reviewing Data Integrity Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Remediation Plans.
• Provide regulatory and internal compliance guidance for computer systems commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
• Review and approve computer system related validation documents and quality system records such as deviations, CAPA, and change control.
• Participate on cross functional teams to determine the root cause and corrective actions for problems associated with investigations.
• Perform, support and review periodic reviews of qualification and computer system validations ensuring compliance with the qualified/validated state of the systems.
• Establish and enhance the relationships between IT, Automation, Validation, manufacturing units through collaboration, respectful challenge, and ability to support QA decisions.
• Participate in audits and regulatory agency inspections as a representative of QA Systems.
• Technical problem-solving skills in the area of regulated 21 CFR laboratory instrumentation and data integrity.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel (can perform complex functions), PowerPoint, Access.
• Work team environment, working with individuals at all levels in an organization and departmental areas.
• Knowledge of Industry guidelines (ISPE, PDA), US and international regulations (FDA, ICH, ISO, EU) for GMP regulated environments.
• Will break down and solve complex problems and tasks into manageable activities.
• Knowledge in basic principles in automation and computer systems.
• Identify when proper practices/ procedures are not performed.
• You are a support function to site operations and is required to coordinate activities and communication with IG, Fractionation, and Albumin. You will also correspond with other departments such as QA, EBM, Engineering, Maintenance. You will work with different disciplines in Takeda to support data integrity, commissioning and qualification activities for any computer systems. You may be asked to participate in interdepartmental teams and communicate with different levels of personnel including management, site leadership and global.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering or other related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in laboratory software administration, including SQL*LIMS, LabWare, MODA, Empower and others QC instruments..
• 3 years of relevant experience in a GMP regulated environment.
• SQL and database knowledge.
• Technical understating and experience computerized and automation platform, such as LIMs, DeltaV, Honeywell, Rockwell PLC, Siemens XFP.
• Knowledge in ISA88, Batch Control
• You have effectiveness in ability to train others.
• Occasionally, may lift, push, pull and carry up to approximately 25 lbs.
• In general, you will have a combination of sedentary work, standing work, and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

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
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• May be asked to work or be assigned to a different shift to meet our needs. May be asked to work off shift hours.
• Up to 5% travel expected.

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.

This posting excludes Colorado applicants.

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