Manufacturing Master Technician

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The Opportunity:

As a Manufacturing Master Technician you will be responsible for producing innovative bio therapeutic medicine by interfacing with highly automated production systems and controls in cGMP manufacturing environment, and maintaining areas in high state of inspection preparedness. You will operate production equipment for cell culture or purification that may include culture growth, process monitoring, sampling, harvesting, purification, formulation, freeze thaw and transfer. You will perform media/buffer solution preparation operations and maintain records and clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). You will also be responsible for being proficient in two or more functional areas and applying expert knowledge of mechanical, scientific principles, processes and biopharmaceutical processing equipment.

• Represent the department on cross-functional project teams.
• Coordinate with technology, Facilities, Engineering and EHS to optimize equipment performance.
• Process monitoring and trending across all shifts.
• Expert in business support systems (BPCS, POMS, CIM21) and facility systems (water, CIP).
• Collect, interpret and communicate process metrics; utilize metrics to recommend improvements.
• Possess thorough knowledge of biopharma technology, processes and the underlying scientific concepts.
• Troubleshoot and investigate complex problems, and work with others to implement solutions.
• Operate systems that clean and sterilize tanks and filtration systems. Prepare solutions for the production process.
• Review documentation and check all calculations (e.g. tickets, labels, equipment reading).
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems. Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation.
• Use of automation to perform production operations. Provide support to Manufacturing to meet production demands.
• Follow established safety and environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed. Immediately reports safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, near misses, and safety suggestions. Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.

Who you are:

• You hold a degree in Life Sciences or Engineering and 5 years experience, or Associate degree and 7 years experience, or High School and 9 years experience.
• You hold a Biotech certificate from approved program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by communicating with other functions and management regarding resolving investigations and theory.
• Ability to lead department and/or cross functional meetings or project

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations:

• Ability to work a flexible shift structure.
• Expected to be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day.
• May climb upwards of 6 flights of stairs a day to maneuver within the manufacturing facility.
• Lifting up to 25lbs may be required.
• Environment requires that gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, bunny suits, gloves and steel toe boots be worn. Also, no makeup or jewelry can be worn when working in the clean room environment.
• May work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
• All employees with jobs that require access to the Warehouse must be able to pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of California, is $61,600 – $114,400 annually in the hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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