If you have a high school diploma or equivalent, you pay strict attention to following procedures, and you want to contribute directly to public health, this vaccine manufacturing operator position at Takeda in Hikari, Japan offers an extraordinary opportunity. You will work in cleanroom environments, monitoring the filling of glass vials with vaccine formulations and performing associated tasks. This is not a routine factory job. The work requires patience, precision, and teamwork because you will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure every vial meets quality standards. The company values communication skills and cooperation. If you have experience in pharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing, cleanroom work, or validation activities, that is highly desirable, but genuine interest and a careful approach are the most important qualities.
Who You Will Work For
Takeda is Japan’s leading pharmaceutical company and a global industry leader. For over 70 years, Takeda has protected Japanese people from infectious diseases through vaccine manufacturing for Japanese encephalitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, and chickenpox. The company is also developing innovative vaccines for dengue, Zika, and norovirus. The Global Vaccine Business Unit Japan Vaccine Manufacturing division produces high quality vaccine injectables for clinical trials and commercial supply. Takeda operates under four priorities: patient centricity, trust with society, reputation, and business growth, guided by the values of Takedaism: integrity, fairness, honesty, and perseverance.
What You Will Do Each Day
- Monitor the filling of glass vials with vaccine formulations on a sterile filling line
- Perform visual inspection of filled vials to check for defects or contamination
- Document manufacturing activities accurately according to standard operating procedures
- Maintain cleanroom hygiene and wear appropriate sterile gowning
- Assist with validation and qualification activities for manufacturing processes and equipment when needed
- Respond to production issues or deviations following established protocols
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and compliant production
What You Need to Qualify
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent education. A desire to work in vaccine manufacturing and the ability to follow procedures carefully are essential. Experience in cleanroom environments is desirable. Prior experience in pharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing or testing is highly preferred. Experience with production troubleshooting, process validation, or equipment qualification is an advantage. Strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude are valued because the role involves significant teamwork. You must be able to work full time at the Hikari site in Yamaguchi prefecture. No specific license is required, but you must be legally able to work in Japan.
Pay Rate and Benefits
Based on market rates for pharmaceutical manufacturing operators in Japan, the monthly salary typically ranges from 200,000 to 280,000 Japanese yen depending on experience and shift patterns. Takeda offers allowances for commuting, housing, and overtime work. A salary increase is provided annually. Bonus payments are made twice per year. Working hours are from 8:00 to 16:45 at production sites like Hikari. Holidays include Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, May Day, and year end holidays, approximately 123 days per year. Paid leave includes annual paid leave, special paid leave, sick leave, family support leave, maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing leave. Flexible work styles include flextime and telework where applicable. Social insurance, retirement and corporate pension, and an employee stock ownership program are provided.
How to Apply
To apply for this vaccine manufacturing operator position at Takeda in Hikari, Japan, where you found this advertisement. You will need to attest that all information you submit is true to the best of your knowledge. Your application will be processed in line with Takeda’s privacy notice. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you want to work for a global leader in pharmaceuticals, follow strict procedures with pride, and contribute to protecting people from infectious diseases, this is the role that will give your career both purpose and stability.