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Job Description

About the Role

Join our dynamic R&D Lab Operations team as a Laboratory Infrastructure Process & Operations Expert, where you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of critical lab infrastructure processes. This position is essential to maintaining operational excellence across buffer/media preparation, equipment readiness, and temperature-controlled environments, all while upholding the highest standards of compliance, quality, and safety.

This position reports to the Head of Lab Operations and carries responsibility for coordinating and overseeing IFM partners assigned to buffer/media preparation, equipment readiness, and temperature-controlled environments. You will ensure these tasks are performed efficiently, in compliance with defined standards, and within agreed KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee buffer/media preparation workflows across R&D functions, ensuring IFM partners execute work effectively while maintaining operational continuity and compliance.

• Oversee lab infrastructure operations, ensuring equipment is maintained and calibrated. Ensure PCS and CIP systems are adequately serviced by coordinating with technical specialists.

• Monitor and ensure optimal performance of cold rooms, freezers, and incubators, focusing on temperature control and calibration.

• Support SOP development and maintenance; ensure adherence to SOPs aligned with internal and external standards.

• Enforce safety protocols for hazardous chemical handling and ensure legal compliance.

• Support conduction of inspections and validation of service delivery by IFM partners.

• Manage KPIs to ensure performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Competencies

• HTL diploma in biotechnology or related field with 4+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Proven expertise in lab operations, infrastructure management, EHS compliance, and SOP development. Basic knowledge in chemistry.

• Strong understanding of automated systems, particularly PCS, and the ability to effectively coordinate with technical support to address system maintenance and issues.

• Experience as team lead and in stakeholder management.

• Fluent in German and working proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills, while remaining collaborative, proactive, and adaptable in a global, fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with process automation tools such as Power Platform is an advantage

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and safety of our R&D operations, supporting groundbreaking scientific advancements.

What we offer you

A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of €4.270,14 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

• Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten

• Work@home depending on the position / department

• Commuting allowance or parking space (tax applicable) 

• Comprehensive training programs

• In-house job rotation program

• In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers

• Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Recognition Program

• Takeda Resource Groups

• Medical checkups

• Free vaccination program

• Fitness Center in I67

• Employee discounts 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Group accident insurance 

More About Us:

Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 230 years of distinguished history in Japan.

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.

Make History, Change Futures.

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, the organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver on our vision. The omnipresent patient focus instills pride in personal contributions.

How we will support you:

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process. 

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