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

In this role you enable vaccine manufacturing processes by planning and executing drug product experiments, including formulation, aseptic filling, and lyophilization. You will serve as SME for core process steps and lab equipment, ensuring GMP-compliant data and documentation. You’ll lead or support investigations and change controls, driving robust root-cause analysis and corrective actions. You will ensure equipment readiness, maintain compliant labs and digital records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an international setting. This is a hands-on position at Takeda’s DP Lab focused on delivering scalable, high-quality manufacturing solutions.

• equal employment opportunities
• diverse workforce
• development opportunities
• Top Employer recognition
• supportive safety culture
• long-term career growth

• Plan and execute experiments for drug product processes (formulation, aseptic filling, freeze drying, capping)
• Act as SME for assigned process steps and laboratory equipment
• Evaluate, interpret and document experimental results in GMP-compliant records
• Lead or support laboratory investigations and change controls
• Ensure operational readiness of equipment and systems (qualification, calibration, cleaning, maintenance)
• Maintain compliant laboratory operations and digital documentation (DMS, ELN)
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and controlled documentation
• Ensure EHS compliance and a safe working environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate results in English within an international context

• Completed vocational training in a scientific discipline with further qualification or several years of relevant experience in sterile manufacturing environments
• Proven hands-on GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (pilot-scale or lab)
• Solid understanding of aseptic techniques and basic microbiology
• Practical experience with sterile production and lab equipment (autoclaves, freeze dryers, filling systems, bioreactors, balances, pH meters)
• Confident in SOPs, batch documentation and experimental protocols per GMP
• Experience with electronic documentation systems (DMS, ELN) and data analysis tools (e.g., MS Excel)
• Experience supporting validation, troubleshooting or technology transfer is advantageous
• High accuracy and reliability in experiments and documentation
• Strong quality mindset and independent working style
• Safety-conscious behavior and ability to work in cross-functional teams in an international setting
• Willingness to continuously develop technical knowledge and contribute to process improvement initiatives

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and reliability
• Independent working style
• GMP-regulated manufacturing
• Aseptic techniques
• Laboratory equipment operation (autoclaves, freeze dryers, filling systems, bioreactors, balances, pH meters)