Quality Control Specialist III

Company: Takeda
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: Takeda’s Los Angeles Quality Control team is seeking a QC Specialist III who will serve as the primary LIMS subject matter expert (SME) for the site. In this role, you will design, configure, and optimize LIMS and related digital solutions—driving compliant, paperless, and highly efficient QC laboratory operations. You will lead end-to-end implementation of system changes and support complex QC projects, leveraging deep LabWare expertise, data analytics, and digital tools to enhance data integrity and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone passionate about digital transformation in the lab environment, with strong hands-on LIMS experience and the ability to partner cross-functionally to elevate QC capabilities. How you will contribute: Lead the transformation of QC laboratory operations through design, configuration, and enhancement of LIMS and related QC informatics platforms. Apply AGILE methodologies to plan, prioritize, and manage LIMS system changes and releases. Serve as the primary system owner for QC LabWare LIMS, focusing on configuration, lifecycle management, data integrity, and alignment to business processes. Maintain deep expertise in LabWare setup, including master data structures, workflows, templates, calculations, and interface design. Execute full lifecycle implementation of LabWare changes—requirements, design, configuration, testing, validation, and deployment. Evaluate and implement LIMS functionalities and integrations that streamline QC workflows and reduce manual effort. Act as SME for QC systems such as LabWare, MODA, and associated digital interfaces to support system design decisions and user story development. Customize and optimize LIMS workflows and user interfaces to enable accurate data capture and standardized testing. Maximize use of LIMS and connected tools (e.g., EM, LES, equipment interfaces) to enhance performance and data integrity. Support data science and analytics projects through high-quality, structured data extraction from LIMS and QC systems. Assist with creation of analytical and reporting tools to monitor QC trends, robustness, OOS/OOT rates, and turnaround time. Collaborate with QC, IT, Digital, Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality Systems on LIMS enhancements, integrations, and validation strategies. Participate in global and local informatics forums to support harmonization of QC processes and data structures. What your bring to Takeda: Required: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or another technical field. 3 years of related experience. Strong understanding of QC operations, GxP, and data integrity principles. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in LabWare LIMS, including configuration, master data management, workflow design, and system optimization. Experience supporting change control, validation, and LIMS lifecycle management. Ability to design and implement paperless digital solutions within QC environments. Strong analytical background, with experience using QC/LIMS data to support decision-making. Ability to manage multiple system changes and projects while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-influencing skills. Experience working in AGILE or hybrid project environments. Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced LabWare LIMS experience and integration knowledge. Experience with digital QC tools such as ELN, CDS, or MODA. 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. Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 15 lbs. In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility. Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions. 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. GMSGQ ZR1 LI-MA1 Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - CA - Los Angeles U.S. Base Salary Range: $86,500.00 - $135,960.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations USA - CA - Los Angeles Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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